Two teenagers, both boys, had to be airlifted to hospital after an explosion on a private property south of Hughenden.
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Queensland Ambulance Service said two male teenagers sustained serious injuries following a reported explosion on a private property 150km south of Prairie around 4.40pm on Wednesday afternoon.
The rescue chopper was deployed and the pair was airlifted to Townsville Hospital in stable condition
A 17-year-old was found with chest injuries, while a 15-year-old boy had suffered injuries to his hands.
The two teenagers received serious injuries believed to be from a welding torch.
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Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
