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Explosion rocks Lagos suburb

Joy Anyim

Tragedy struck at the Iju Ishaga area of Lagos metropolis, on Thursday, when a 30 ton LPG tanker exploded.

The LPG tanker is believed to be owned by Man’s Gas Ltd. Several vehicles, event centre, a plank market and houses were either burnt or completely destroyed as a result of the explosion.

A statement later issued by the LASEMA boss, Dr. Olufemi Osanyintolu said that “The Agency responded to distress calls concerning the above and it was confirmed that a 30 ton LPG Tanker being operated by Mana Gas Ltd was involved in an explosion which destroyed several vehicles, X and Y  Event Center and a Plank Market in the above mentioned axis. 

Thee responders discovered that a compromised seal device by the truck driver had led to gradual leakages which  then ignited  when the tyres burst. 

Responders at the scene of incidence are LASEMA fire, Lagos Fire , Police and members of NSCDC.”

The fire that resulted from the explosion was later extinguished by men of the State Fire Service.

Presently, the fire has been extinguished and damping down is being carried out.

 

 

 

 

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