At least one person has been confirmed dead, while six were severely injured in a gas cylinder explosion that occured at the plumbing market, along Uga Street, Onitsha Bridge Head Market in Anambra State.
It was gathered that the explosion happened on Friday while a welder was working on metal with carbide.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that six victims rescued from the incident are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased has been deposited in a morgue.
In a statement by Spokesman for Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, disclosed that the incident occurred on Friday.
He said: “Police operatives attached to the Onitsha Head Bridge Divisional Police Headquarters on May 16, 2025, complemented the rescue efforts by good-spirited individuals on the six victims of a gas cylinder explosion at a plumbing market, along Uga Street, which regrettably recorded one death.
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“Preliminary information revealed that the welding gas cylinder exploded as the welder was working on the metal due to exposure to excess heat.
“Meanwhile, the six rescued victims are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased has been deposited in a morgue.
“To this end, the Police Operatives have taken steps to secure the area and prevent criminal-minded persons from taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes.”
via: Information Nigeria
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