Eighteen people were injured in a gas explosion at a refill station in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Authorities are investigating the incident that caused significant damage.
Eighteen individuals have been injured following a gas explosion that took place in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The explosion occurred on Sunday evening at a gas refill station in the Oroazi community, causing damage to nearby buildings.
According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, the explosion was triggered when a welder’s equipment malfunctioned during a repair job on a refrigerator. The technician was using a gas cylinder to weld while simultaneously refilling the refrigerator, which resulted in the explosion.
Iringe-Koko confirmed that 18 people, including the technician, sustained varying degrees of injuries. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. The victims, many of whom suffered burn injuries, have been taken to the State University Teaching Hospital for treatment.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway by the Rivers State Police Command.
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