Explosion at LPL

[Nacaduck]

Whilst waiting on the apron at LPL last night, 2100z, I witnessed an explosion.
It appears that a gas bottle went off injuring three people, two quite badly. It certainly shook the airplane and everyone on board.
A Pilot called the Airport fire services and the local lads also turned up. Quite a comotion with easyJet, Britannia and Ryan Air all affected by the temporary reduction if Fire cover.

[captain ochre]

Apparently it was an oxygen cylinder and it went off outside Emerald offices. Two staff were treated for shock and all services resumed as normal by 2200z.

[Germstone]

seems emerald have had another oxygen charging incident last weekend!!!!!

wonder if the HSE and CAA will be taking a close look at there procedures now