‘Remaining closed’: Little Miss Korea owners speak out after explosion in CBD

Restaurant owners have released a statement following an explosion that has left five people injured. Read what they said.

A popular Darwin restaurant will remain closed after five patrons were burnt and hospitalised following a gas explosion inside the premises.

Investigations are under way into how the explosion happened inside Little Miss Korea, which is located in the popular Austin Lane precinct on Wednesday night.

Little Miss Korea responded to the incident with a statement posted via their Facebook page on Thursday morning.

The statement said they were “disappointed” about the incident that took place inside their restaurant and the venue would remain closed until further notice.

“Our first thoughts are for a swift recovery for those people hurt,” the statement said.

“We are also thinking of our loyal customers that were there last night and our amazing staff.

“It’s too early to assess the damage but today we will be remaining closed and notifying customers with bookings tonight.

“We are cooperating fully with relevant agencies as they conduct their inquiries and won’t be making further comments whilst those investigations are ongoing.”

NT Health has confirmed that four of the five victims were in serious but stable conditions and the remaining person was stable.

NT WorkSafe continues to investigate the incident.