Many Injured After Gas Explosion At Four Point By Sheraton, Lagos State
Many people were reportedly left injured after a gas explosion occurred at Four Point by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to the reports, some artisans were doing some welding operations in the hotel premises, caused some extensive damages to parked cars and injuries to several people nearby.
The explosion occurred at about 12:35 pm, causing panic in the area.
Room and car windows were shattered by the explosion.
According to Director General Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Dr. Femi Oke-Osayintolu:
“The situation is under control as a combined effort of the LASEMA Response Unit (LRU), Nigeria Police alongside the staff of the hotel are on ground to ensure a swift recovery.
“A total of three people sustained severe injuries as a result of the blast and two have been rushed to Lagos Island General hospital for intensive care by LASEMA Ambulance Unit while one was rushed to a nearby private hospital”.
rushed to a nearby private hospital”.
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