At least, four persons were
feared killed on Wednesday, at Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of
Anambra State when a cooking gas exploded.
Several persons sustained
injuries in the incident.
It was gathered the incident
which happened at Trinity Gas Limited Station, at Obosi, occurred during
refilling of gas to a customer’s cylinder.
The blast killed the gas station
attendant and three others instantly, injuring scores at the scene.
An eyewitness, Nnaemeka Chidum,
told newsmen the explosion scattered the bodies of the victims at the gas
station to the extent that parts of their bodies could not be identified.
His words, “I was at the other
side of the road when I heard a sound like bomb and fire from the gas station.
I wanted to run when I heard the sound but feel down.
“After some time I stood up and saw people
running towards the station. When I got there I saw many human parts scattered
all over the place, many people were injured which I cannot count but they were
rushed to hospital for treatment.” Chidum stated.
The state’s Police Public
Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Nkeiruka Nwode, who confirmed the incident, said
that four yet-to-be identified dead bodies, suspected to be customers, were
killed by the explosion while many were injured.
He added that their bodies had
been deposited at a mortuary at Obosi.
She said that the gas station has
been cordoned off while investigation had commenced to ascertain the cause of
the explosion, saying that the police would make the report public after the
investigation.
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May d souls of d dead rest in peace. While I wish d wounded quick recovery, IJN,AMEN
ReplyDeleteMay d souls of d dead rest in peace. While I wish d wounded quick recovery, IJN,AMEN
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ReplyDeleteMay their souls rest in peace. Amen
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