Metro

PHOTOS: 30 injured, 23 buildings destroyed in Lagos explosion

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4 years ago

September 24, 2020

Thirty people were injured in the gas tanker explosion that triggered fire in a Lagos suburb today.

“It was confirmed that a 30 ton LPG Tanker being operated by Mana Gas Ltd was involved in the explosion which injured 30 persons – 20 adult males and 10 adult females.

“A total of 23 buildings and 15 vehicles were destroyed. The disaster losses are
two residential buildings, church – one, event centre – one, commercial buildings – four, market- one (consisting of 15 shanty shops), cars – 11, mini trucks – two, bus – one, heavy-duty truck – one.

“Sixteen people were found to have serious injuries and were taken to various hospitals, including Iju water works clinic. Two people out of the above 16 were referred to General Hospital. They are in critical conditions.”