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Page last updated at 23:14 GMT, Wednesday, 27 August 2008 00:14 UK
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Gas explosion on housing estate

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A late-night gas explosion has been reported on a housing estate in the Lisburn city area.

The incident took place in Twinbrook about eight miles from Belfast city centre.

First reports indicated that the explosion took place at a caravan in the Juniper Rise area of the estate.

The explosion occurred at around 2340 BST on Wednesday. It was not immediately known if there were injuries.

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