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Shepparton explosion: Man taken to hospital after explosion caused burns

A man has been taken to hospital with upper body injuries after reports of an explosion north of Shepparton.

A man has been rushed to hospital with suspected burns after an explosion near Shepparton.

Paramedics were called to an incident in Congupna, about 10km north of Shepparton, about 9.20am Friday.

Details are still emerging but it is believed that an explosion occurred, leaving a man with chemical burns.

Ambulance Victoria said a man in his 20s was taken to Goulburn Valley Health with upper body injuries after the incident.

More details to come.

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