Two injured in horror gas bottle explosion at Gold Coast cafe
Two people have suffered serious burns after a gas bottle exploded at a new cafe on the Gold Coast this afternoon.
Emergency crews were called to a coffee shop on Energy Crescent in Robina around 12.15pm following reports of the explosion.
A man and woman, both aged in their 20s, suffered significant facial, limb and abdominal burns.
The pair, who are believed to be the owners of the business, were treated at the scene by critical care paramedics.
A cafe that was getting ready to open this morning has had a gas bottle explode. The force of the explosion sent glass flying across the carpark @7NewsGoldCoast @7NewsBrisbane pic.twitter.com/GJ8dw1siNE
— Lion Goldsworthy (@lion_golds) July 16, 2021
They have since been taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition, with the QAS High Acuity Response Unit on board.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Service Spokesperson confirmed to myGC that the scene has now been declared safe.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
