Government to offer financial assistance to families impacted by Creeslough explosion 

Cabinet ministers have signed off on extending access to the humanitarian fund to households affected by Friday's explosion in Creeslough. The fund is normally used to help households who have been affected by floods

Emergency services at the scene of the explosion. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

International experts are to examine the cause of the explosion in Creeslough as Cabinet has agreed to offer financial assistance to the families impacted by the tragedy.

Cabinet ministers have signed off on extending access to the humanitarian fund to households affected by Friday's explosion in Creeslough.