A man was rushed to hospital with severe burns following an explosion that occurred overnight. Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, which took place in the Illawarra region. The injured person was airlifted to a hospital outside the area due to the severity of his condition.

The explosion happened in a residential area, though the exact location has not been disclosed. Firefighters and paramedics were on the scene within minutes of the call. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. The patient remains in critical condition. Local authorities have confirmed the incident and are working with emergency services to determine the cause. No other injuries have been reported.