One Killed, Six Injured In Anambra Market Gas Explosion

One Killed, Six Injured In Anambra Market Gas Explosion

One person has been declared dead, while six were reported injured in a gas cylinder explosion at the plumbing market, along Uga Street, near Onitsha Bridge Head Market in Anambra State.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, said the incident occurred on Friday, while a welder was working on metal with carbide.

“Police Operatives attached to the Onitsha Head Bridge Divisional Police Headquarters on the 16th of May 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.

“Preliminary information revealed that the welding gas cylinder exploded as the welder was working on a metal due to exposure to excess heat.”

Six victims rescued from the incident are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased has been deposited in a morgue.

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To this end, police said their operatives have taken steps to secure the area and prevent criminal-minded persons from taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes.

Source: Channels TV

 

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