Seven confirmed dead after Creeslough explosion

Seven people are confirmed to have died following yesterday's explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal, gardaí have said.

A multi-agency emergency services operation has continued overnight and into this morning at the scene.

The blast - which happened at around 3.20pm yesterday - destroyed a service station building and a section of an apartment block on the outskirts of the village.

There are fears that today will bring more bad news as the premises - a petrol station and apartment building - is further combed through.

We will bring you the latest developments here as they happen.