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Gas Explosion Rocks NSW Holiday Park, Injuring Children
31 Jan
Summary
- A gas explosion occurred at a holiday park on Saturday morning.
- At least five people were injured, including two young children.
- Eyewitnesses described a massive explosion while families prepared breakfast.
A gas explosion severely impacted a popular holiday park on the NSW South Coast of Australia on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 7:30 AM at the BIG4 Ingenia Holidays in Lake Conjola. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a barbecue explosion.
At least five individuals sustained injuries, critically including two children under the age of five. Multiple paramedic units and an ambulance rescue helicopter were dispatched to provide assistance. Three of the injured were transported to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital for further medical attention.
Eyewitnesses recounted the frightening moment of the blast, describing it as a huge explosion. The incident reportedly happened as a family was preparing breakfast on the barbecues. The aftermath revealed significant damage to the barbecue area, with twisted metal and personal belongings strewn across the site.
