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JAM | Sep 11, 2024

Restaurant Associates Limited confirms three of six employees involved in explosion had visible injuries

Vanassa McKenzie

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The damaged front section of the Burger King in New Kingston store on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. (Photo: Our Today/Howard Walker)

Restaurant Associates Limited (RAL), operator of Burger King, has confirmed that three of the six employees impacted by Wednesday’s explosion at its New Kingston outlet had visible signs of injuries.

All six employees were rushed to the hospital by the police for medical assessment and treatment. There are no confirmed fatalities.

The incident reportedly occurred sometime after 10 am.

“Following a routine delivery of gas supplies to the location, employees reported a strong odour of gas, which was subsequently reported to the service provider. The restaurant was promptly closed to follow the proper protocol, and the service provider returned to the site to address the issue. Before leaving the location, the supplier confirmed it was safe to proceed with business. Shortly thereafter, there was an explosion,” RAL said in a statement on Wednesday.

It said the priority at this time is tending to the health and safety of those affected by the explosion.

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