At least three persons were injured and many cars damaged after a gas
cylinder exploded at Four Points by Sheraton Hotels, Oniru, Lagos
State.
The incident happened around 12:35pm yesterday.
In a statement by the Public Affairs Officer, Nosa Okunbor, the Lagos
State Emergency Management (LASEMA), said an investigation revealed
that the incident was due to a hose leakage in one of the gas
cylinders.
He said investigation is ongoing and that the injured have been taken
to hospital for treatment.
“On getting to the scene of the incident, a gas cylinder was said to
have exploded within the vicinity of the hotel. Further investigations
revealed that the gas cylinder used by welders working in the yard of
the hotel premises exploded due to a leakage of one of the gas
cylinder hose,” he said.
“A total of three people sustained severe injuries as a result of the
blast and two has been rushed to Lagos Island General hospital for
intensive care by LASEMA ambulance unit while one was rushed to a
nearby private hospital.”
Okunbor said cars and room windows in the hotel were shattered in the explosion.
A LASEMA official inspects affected vehicles at FourPoints by Sheraton
He said recovery operation is ongoing to restore normalcy in the hotel.
“Several cars and hotel room windows were shattered as a result of
items flying objects due to the blast. The situation is under control
as combined efforts of the LASEMA response unit, Nigeria. Police
alongside Staff of the hotel are on ground to ensure a swift recovery.
Recovery operation ongoing,” he said.
