An 82-year-old woman injured in a suspected gas explosion in Londonderry was propelled from her kitchen into the hallway by the force of the blast, says her daughter
An 82-year-old woman injured in a suspected gas explosion at her home was propelled from the kitchen into her hallway by the force of the blast, her daughter has said.She is recovering in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.The incident happened at the house in Kylemore Park about 11:50 GMT on Saturday."She is having flashbacks at night, not sleeping very well, that is to be expected.
"She is 82 years old but is fiercely independent, has the mind of a 30-year-old - she knows exactly what happened." "My understanding is she had gone into the kitchen to make a cup of tea, filled the kettle, put it on, walked back out and as far as I know there was a blast.The ferocity of the blast caused damage to the front and the back of the house
Mrs Smith's daughter said her mother's neighbours - including a retired fire fighter and two nurses - came to her aid."She had to be lifted out for her safety, they put wet towels over her legs - it will hopefully have great impact on her healing.Mrs Smith was treated at the scene and then taken to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in the city before being transferred to hospital in Belfast.
Sinn Féin councillor Conor Heaney was among those who went to the scene after the explosion on Saturday."The damage to the house was extensive, the rear of the property in particular had essentially blown out.More on this story
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