Three injured in gas explosion at KZN Midlands eatery

THREE people were injured following a gas explosion at a restaurant in the Lions River area, in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, on Thursday. Picture: Supplied

THREE people were injured following a gas explosion at a restaurant in the Lions River area, in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, on Thursday. Picture: Supplied

Published Oct 10, 2024

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THREE people were injured following a gas explosion at a restaurant in the Lions River area, in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, on Thursday.

According to Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Robertson, the explosion took place before lunch and a fire also broke out afterwards.

He said THE injured patients were treated on scene before being transported to various hospitals.

“Midlands EMS Howick's advanced life support ambulance, along with rescue medics, were dispatched to the Lions River area following a gas explosion at a local restaurant.

“Upon arrival, it was established that three people had been injured. Two of them sustained serious burns, while the third suffered moderate injuries,”Robertson said.

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