Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said his thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by today’s explosion in Creeslough.
The Fianna Fáil leader also praised the efforts of the rescue teams who are working through the night at the scene of the explosion at the Applegreen petrol station.
“My thoughts and prayers are tonight with the entire community of Creeslough following today’s devastating explosion.
“Thinking too of all the emergency services, from across the north-west and NI working in very traumatic situation,” the Taoiseach said.
Tanáiste Leo Varadkar also took to social media to send his thoughts to everyone caught up in the explosion and the emergency services.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said it was “devastating news” and sent her thoughts to the entire local community in Creeslough.
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Posted: 10:27 pm October 7, 2022