Gas Explosion on Boat in North Wales Leaves Man with Life-Threatening InjuriesGas Explosion on Boat in North Wales Leaves Man with Life-Threatening Injuries On Saturday, July 13th, a man was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a gas explosion on a boat in Porth Penrhyn, Bangor, North Wales. Emergency services responded to the scene at 1:37 pm after receiving a report of a boat fire. Four fire engines were dispatched to extinguish the blaze. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the boat catch fire and plumes of black smoke billowing from the dock. A fire department spokesperson confirmed that a man had been airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing. A North Wales Police spokesperson stated that emergency services are still on the scene. They urged residents to be patient and offered their thanks for their support. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with gas explosions on boats. It also highlights the importance of swift emergency response to save lives and minimize injuries in such situations.
A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a gas explosion on a boat in North Wales. Emergency services were called to the incident in Porth Penrhyn, Bangor, in the early afternoon of Saturday 13 July.
A fire department spokesman said a call was received at 1.37pm about a boat fire and four fire engines were sent to the scene. Police have now confirmed that both emergency services are at the scene and that the investigation is ongoing.
Eyewitnesses saw the boat catch fire and plumes of black smoke rising from the dock.
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A spokesman for North Wales Police said: “A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an incident in Porth Penrhyn, Bangor. Emergency services were called to the marina to deal with a fire caused by a gas explosion on a boat.
“A man was subsequently taken to hospital by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries. Police and firefighters remain on scene as our investigation continues. Thank you to residents for their continued support and patience while we are at the scene.”
