Northern Ireland: ‘Miracle no one was hurt’ after petrol station ATM explosion in County Down


It was a “miracle” no one was hurt after an explosion at a petrol station ATM on Monday, the site’s owner has said.

Police received a report shortly after 03:15 BST of an ATM on fire at Temple, south of Carryduff.

Upon arrival officers discovered a suspect device close to the machine, which did not explode but was viable. However, Det Insp Bell said: “We also believe at this stage that a gas cylinder was used which caused a mini explosion a short time later.” A number of men were seen leaving the area on foot in the direction of Ballynahinch between 01:30 and 03:00.

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Source: BBC News