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BREAKING: 1 killed in Lagos pipeline explosion

One yet- to – be identified person was early Thursday roasted to death and others injured in an explosion that occurred around Diamond Estate along LASU- Igando Road in Lagos State.

The explosion was said to have been caused by pipeline vandalization by suspected vandals, in ho invaded the area.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency ( LASEMA ) confirmed the death of one person aa at the time of filing this report.

LASEMA and other responders have been mobilized to the scene o the explosion.

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LAEEMA said ” Upon the arrival of the LRT as well as other emergency responders at the incident scene, it was observed that pipelines located within Diamond Estate/Idowu Egba was ruptured and spilling petrol which resulted to a fire outbreak in 4 points.

The agency also added that “one adult male was burnt to death. Rescue and recovery operations”

Temitope Adegbuyi

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