Buildings destroyed, 40 injured in Lagos, C’River explosions

One person was confirmed dead while about 40 others sustained various degrees of injuries in separate tanker and gas explosions that rocked Lagos and Cross River states. In Lagos, a tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) exploded at the Iyana-Ipaja area, destroying several buildings and shops. Meanwhile, in Calabar, Cross River State, a gas explosion at a filling station resulted in dozens of injuries and significant property damage. Emergency responders including LASEMA and the fire service were deployed to manage the situations.