Explosion, Ravenshoe

Police are investigating following an explosion at a business in Ravenshoe, approximately 123 kilometres south west of Cairns this afternoon.

Initial investigations indicate at around 12pm a utility crashed into a business on Grigg Street. As a result of the crash a gas bottle ignited, causing a fire to spread to the building.

Preliminary information suggests 19 people were injured during the incident, including at least three seriously, who were airlifted to Cairns Hospital for treatment.

Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit and scenes of crime officers are investigating the cause of the crash.

There is no further information available at this time.

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