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· A loud explosion followed by sparks of thick flames erupted
in Lagos, Nigeria because of a gas explosion.
· There is a general perception that safety standards are not
up to the mark in the West African country, where there is a lot of
investments in the hydrocarbon sector, which requires strict
compliance to safety norms.
A loud explosion followed by sparks of thick flames erupted in Lagos,
Nigeria because of a gas explosion. It was reported to have claimed
lives and caused extensive damage to nearby buildings. According to
local media, 15 deaths had taken place and debris and thick smoke were
seen over a large area. An inquiry has been instituted to find how
the explosion had taken place.
Apparently, the gas explosion occurred as a result of truck hitting
some gas cylinders stacked at a gas processing plant. Several
Nigerians took to social media to grieve in part and also bemoan
dysfunctional systems that expose ordinary people to such hazards.
There is a general perception that safety standards are not up to the
mark in the West African country, where there is a lot of investments
in the hydrocarbon sector, which requires strict compliance to safety
norms.
