Information
reaching Globaltipsgh.com has it at least 30 persons were injured in the gas
explosion that occurred at Iju Ishaga.
According
to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, 15 vehicles and 23
buildings were destroyed in the explosion. Among the buildings affected are X
and Y Event Center, a church, and a plank market.
Local
media reported that the spokesperson for LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, said:
“On
arrival at the scene, it was observed that there was a gas explosion. Further
investigation revealed that a truck had a lone accident and exploded. The
impact of the explosion affected adjoining buildings and several vehicles were
burnt.
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 condition.”
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