Video: Tanker Explosion Injures Many, Destroys Buildings in Lagos

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A tanker conveying gasoline exploded in Ifako-Ijaiye area of Lagos this afternoon injuring several residents and destroying buildings and vehicles.

See video of the moment the explosion occurred:

Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in a tweet, via @lasemaofficial.

In a separate statement, public relations officer of LASEMA, Nosa Okubor, said many vehicles were destroyed in the incident.

The statement reads, “On arrival at the scene, it was observed that there was a gas explosion at Balogun bus stop not far from Grail land.

“Further investigation revealed that an unknown truck conveying Gasoline had a lone accident and exploded.

“The impact of the explosion led to fire at adjoining buildings and several vehicles were burnt.

“Several persons were injured and have been taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.

“The inferno is being tackled head-on by the combined efforts of the LASEMA Response Team led by the Director Operations, LRU Fire, LASG Fire Service, Nigeria Police Force and NSCDC.”

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