Pensioner escapes unhurt after gas explosion in Limerick

A woman in her 80s has miraculously escaped serious injury after a suspected gas explosion at her home in County Limerick.

Sat, 14 May, 2011 - 13:50

A woman in her 80s has miraculously escaped serious injury after a suspected gas explosion at her home in County Limerick.

It is believed a gas cylinder exploded in the woman's house at around 9.30am this morning at Cloonaduff, in Patrickswell.

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