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| Fuel tank explodes in Sydney's north-east, injuring eight | Fuel tank explodes in Sydney's north-east, injuring eight |
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| Eight people have been injured after an underground fuel tank exploded, shattering the windows of nearby homes and businesses in Sydney's north-west. | Eight people have been injured after an underground fuel tank exploded, shattering the windows of nearby homes and businesses in Sydney's north-west. |
| An ambulance spokesman said the injured included locals and passersby, and some have possible hearing damage. | An ambulance spokesman said the injured included locals and passersby, and some have possible hearing damage. |
| Three people were working on the disused tank on Blaxland Road, Eastwood, when it exploded about 12.20pm (AEST) on Friday, a fire service spokesman told AAP. | Three people were working on the disused tank on Blaxland Road, Eastwood, when it exploded about 12.20pm (AEST) on Friday, a fire service spokesman told AAP. |
| It's understood they were attempting to remove the underground tank. | It's understood they were attempting to remove the underground tank. |
| "There has been an explosion but no fire," the spokesman said. | "There has been an explosion but no fire," the spokesman said. |
| "There have been some injuries and some damage to surrounding buildings, with broken glass and windows." | "There have been some injuries and some damage to surrounding buildings, with broken glass and windows." |
| Two of the workers are believed to have been taken to Royal North Shore hospital in a stable condition, while the third was treated at the scene. | Two of the workers are believed to have been taken to Royal North Shore hospital in a stable condition, while the third was treated at the scene. |
| Another five people were being treated for possible hearing damage, the ambulance spokesman said. | Another five people were being treated for possible hearing damage, the ambulance spokesman said. |
| Three fire units are at the scene, along with a hazardous chemical crew. | Three fire units are at the scene, along with a hazardous chemical crew. |
| "We will be there for some time as we have to check that the area is safe before we can head back," the fire service spokesman said. | "We will be there for some time as we have to check that the area is safe before we can head back," the fire service spokesman said. |
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