Two men have been injured in a gas explosion in Dublin.
The pair were working at a gas mains on the Knocklyon Road when it ignited this evening.
The men were taken to hospital with what is understood to be minor injuries.
Emergency services attended the scene and the road was closed to allow repair work to be carried out on the gas mains.
The road has since reopened.
Great footage of the gas main fire in Knocklyon. Courtesy of @slacey141 https://t.co/76HKVssDmx
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 18, 20152) It is actually easier to deal with a gas leak when it's burning, as it's visible and can be controlled. pic.twitter.com/1Vn2mgHv2C
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 18, 2015