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Mother and daughter hurt in Tenerife blast | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
A British woman and her eight-year-old daughter are believed to be among several people who have been injured in an explosion at a hotel in Tenerife. | |
The woman is being treated for severe burns to her face and scalp following Friday's blast at a hotel poolside bar in the coastal town of Adeje. | |
Her daughter suffered neck burns and two women were treated for minor burns. | |
Authorities in the Canary Islands said a British man had also suffered minor abrasions but the hotel denied this. | |
The incident happened late on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to an explosion in a machine in a poolside bar at Bahia Principe hotel in Playa Paraiso. | |
A spokesman for the Bahia Principe claimed that the British woman's husband and a second daughter had avoided injury but were "obviously in shock" at what had happened. | |
"This was an accident and we still are not sure what went wrong - we are awaiting the investigation of the judicial police," he said. | |
"The explosion took place in a metal buffet container by the pool which uses a flammable gel to keep food warm. | |
"The swimming pool is now open again and the hotel is back to normal. | |
"We would like to wish those who were injured a speedy recovery." | |
'Beer canister' | 'Beer canister' |
Local media reports said the explosion was caused by a beer canister. | Local media reports said the explosion was caused by a beer canister. |
The British woman suffering serious injuries was taken to La Candelaria hospital in Tenerife's capital, Santa Cruz. | The British woman suffering serious injuries was taken to La Candelaria hospital in Tenerife's capital, Santa Cruz. |
The young girl and man received treatment in the smaller Hospiten Sur in Arona, to the south of the island. | The young girl and man received treatment in the smaller Hospiten Sur in Arona, to the south of the island. |
A 34-year-old Spanish woman was treated for minor injuries at the Quiron Costa hospital in Adeje together with a 38-year-old Belgian woman. | A 34-year-old Spanish woman was treated for minor injuries at the Quiron Costa hospital in Adeje together with a 38-year-old Belgian woman. |
The Foreign Office says it is on standby to help. | |
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are aware of reports of an incident involving British nationals and are talking to local authorities. We stand ready to help if needed." |