Two people have been killed and Twenty-three injured after a gas cylinder store exploded as a result of leakage in Ajegunle, Lagos state.
Investigations revealed that the fire was ignited, when an unidentified resident made a call which escalated to nearby shops and a bungalow behind them.
Two children, a boy and a girl are among those killed, while multiple burn casualties were recorded.
All the casualties are being evacuated to the Burn Unit, Gbagada General Hospital.
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A body identified as Damilare Afolabi and other remains were bagged by the LRT and handed over to their families.
The entire area has been cordoned and post disaster assessment is ongoing.
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