AN AIR ambulance has been called to a large fire involving a boat at Porth Penrhyn, near Bangor. 

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has said six crews are at the scene, including an aerial ladder platform.

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The fire service was called at 1.37pm today (Saturday, July 13), with an air ambulance also landing nearby. 

A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "A man has been taken to hospital with life threatening injuries following an incident at Porth Penrhyn, Bangor.

"Emergency services were called to the marina shortly before 2pm today, to tackle a fire caused by a gas explosion on a boat.

"A man was subsequently taken to hospital with life threatening injuries by air ambulance."

They added: "Police and Fire Service remain at the location whilst our investigations are ongoing.

"Thank you to residents for their ongoing support and patience whilst we are in attendance."