Pregnant woman, children, others injured as gas explodes in Lagos
A gas explosion which occurred on Tuesday in the Ajegunle area of Lagos state has caused serious injuries on nine persons including a pregnant woman and some children, as investigations suggested that a leakage may have triggered the explosion.
Penpushing reports that the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, made this known in a statement explaining that the fire started in the afternoon, adding that in swift response the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) arrived the scene.
‘The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) demonstrated its rapid response capabilities in Ajegunle-Apapa, Lagos, where a gas explosion rocked the community at approximately 12:39 hours on Tuesday,” the statement read.
Penpushing further reports that Adeseye in the statement made available stated that the firefighters managed to salvage nearby structures, including a critical fuel service station, mitigating potential additional losses.
‘The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion, subsequently igniting a high-tension cable, causing a fire outbreak’, the Director emphasised
‘The incident occurred in an area known for its gas cylinder trading activities, amplifying the impact. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Ajegunle and Sari-Iganmu Fire Stations of the LSFRS, with support from the Federal Fire Service, the fire was swiftly brought under control, preventing further devastation,” the statement added.
‘Tragically, nine individuals, including a pregnant woman and several children and adults, suffered varying degrees of burn injuries. They received immediate medical attention from the Lagos State Ambulance Service and are currently undergoing further treatment at the Ajeromi General Hospital and Gbagada Burnt and Trauma Centre’, the statement said.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding lives and property through proactive emergency response, public education, and community engagement initiatives,” she said.
Penpushing also reports that as at the time of filing this report, findings showed that the incident damaged four commercial tricycles, six lock-up shops, and a section of a residential bungalow, the fire agency said.
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