At 11:39 AEST we received reports of a gas explosion in Sydney CBD. This is what we know so far...
A man and a woman have suffered serious burns to the hands and face after the gas explosion at The Gardens cafe in Sydney's CBD.
Witnesses to the explosion report hearing a loud popping sound and seeing flashes of flame.
This witness: "I just heard a massive pop.. It's quite scary. Unbelievable" #WynardExplosion
Sydney Fire Inspector Charles Begley told the assembled media: "In layman's terms it would be (considered) a flash burn. Witnesses experienced a tremor and just a flash of flame."
Inspector Charles Begley: "Flash of flame. Staff felt tremor underground. 2 workers suffered burns" #WynardExplosion
This is another cafe employee holding his ear, about to receive treatment after #WynardExplosion
About half a dozen witnesses remain at the cafe and are speaking with authorities. WorkCover will open an investigation into the incident.
About half a dozen witnesses being interviewed at The Gardens cafe on George and Bridge St #WynardExplosion
How the story unfolded...
I have confirmation was gas explosion caused by leak to kitchen's oven system. Caused "flash burns" to two employees #WynardExplosion
The male and female employee have suffered "flash burns" to hands and face. Taken to hospital and both stable #WynardExplosion
This person does not look good. They seem stable covered in special burns material #WynardExplosion
BREAKING: One person wheeled out of building with serious burns Wynard