Huge explosion at gas station in Nigeria kills 35 people
At least 35 people were killed and hundreds injured in an explosion at a gas station in Nasarawa state, northern Nigeria on September 10.
Local officials said the explosion occurred in the capital Lafia, while a station was pumping gas to customers.
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Scene of the gas explosion. (Photo: Reuters) |
According to initial assessment, a gas tank exploded when it leaked and caused a fire in over 50 vehicles at the scene. Upon hearing the initial explosion, many curious people rushed to the scene to observe the incident, causing the number of casualties to increase. The injured were taken to the hospital by motorbike, because ambulances could not reach the scene of the explosion.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of the explosion.
Households in Nigeria and even West Africa regularly have to buy gas for their daily cooking needs and gas-related accidents often occur when gas is not stored properly.
