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.
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."
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