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25/07/2014
Manhole Explodes In Dublin
An investigation has been launched in Dublin city centre after a manhole cover blew on Friday morning.
It is understood the incident happened at the junction of Merrion Street and Baggot Street at 10.20am. Dublin Fire Brigade were called to the scene.
According to eyewitnesses, the lid of the manhole lifted a few feet in the air in the explosion.
Dublin Fire Brigade has said eircom, ESB and a gas company are at the scene to try and determine the cause of the blast.
(JP/CD)
It is understood the incident happened at the junction of Merrion Street and Baggot Street at 10.20am. Dublin Fire Brigade were called to the scene.
According to eyewitnesses, the lid of the manhole lifted a few feet in the air in the explosion.
Dublin Fire Brigade has said eircom, ESB and a gas company are at the scene to try and determine the cause of the blast.
(JP/CD)
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