Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos Community, Pregnant Woman, Others Hospitalised

Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos Community, Pregnant woman, Others HospitalisedA yet-to-be-identified pregnant woman has suffered a serious injury, alongside eight others following a gas explosion that occurred at Alaba Lane, Alayabiagba Community, in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State.The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at about 12:39 p.m.Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Head of Public Education, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Amodu Shakiru said the preliminary inquiry revealed that several different gas cylinders that were traded in the area had one that was set off by a possible leak that broke a high-tension cable and started a fire.According to him, the fire destroyed four commercial tricycles, six lock-up stores, and a portion of a bungalow building.“Preliminary investigation revealed that several various gas cylinders traded within the neighbourhood have one triggered by a leakage leading to the snapping of a high-tension cable and resultant fire.“Four commercial tricycles, six lock-up shops, and a bungalow part of the properties were razed down while salvaging adjoining structures, including a major fuel service station,” Shakiru said.He stated that the Federal Fire Service, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and the fire stations in Ajegunle and Sari-Iganmu quickly contained the incident.Shakiru noted that the pregnant woman and the other victims were receiving treatment at the Gbagada Burn & Trauma Centre and Ajeromi General Hospital following initial care provided by the Lagos State Ambulance Service.He added, “However, nine people reportedly suffered different degrees of burn injury, including a pregnant woman, children, and adults, male and female, who are recuperating at the Ajeromi General Hospital and Gbagada Burnt & Trauma Centre after some first aid by the Lagos State Ambulance Service.Click Below Link To Read Full Details:https://rovingupdates.com/gas-explosion-rocks-lagos-community-pregnant-woman-others-hospitalised/