Explosion, West Ipswich

Police are investigating after an explosion at West Ipswich earlier tonight.

Around 6.30pm, police were advised of the explosion at a Clay Street residence and at 8.50pm an emergency situation was declared.

Two men, a 37-year-old and a 41-year-old, were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries.

The cause of the explosion is being investigated by specialist police.

Earlier it was thought a gas bottle had been involved, but this has since been ruled out.

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