Nine persons including a pregnant woman were injured in Tuesday’s gas cylinder explosion which occurred at Alaba Lane, Alayabiagba Community of Ajegunle-Apapa, Lagos.
A source who revealed to Vanguard said that children who were coming back from school were seriously affected. The source added “The fire explosion started around 1:30 pm and immediately, two tricycles were burnt, school children coming back from school were affected. A particular young man was seriously affected as his body was peeling off, but rushed to the Gbagada General Hospital”
“Tragically, nine individuals, including a pregnant woman and several children and adults, suffered varying degrees of burn injuries. Adeseye added that the victims of the explosion have been taken to the hospital where they’re receiving treatment for the injuries.
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