In a tragic development, three women and a man have sustained varying injuries after a gas explosion at the Agege area of Lagos State in the early hours of today.
The explosion was said to have emanated from a gas shop following a leakage from one of the cylinders.
Accoridng to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), rescuers were able to contain the ensuing inferno from escalating to adjourning shops and nearby buildings
LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the incident, said the injured suffered second degree burns and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
He however said there was no loss of life. He also added that the victims have been moved to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH for further treatment
