A gas explosion has occurred this morning at the Plateau
State Water Board killing 8 and injuring 101. The explosion has now been
confirmed by the State Government who has released a press statement saying it
has been controlled.
State Water Board killing 8 and injuring 101. The explosion has now been
confirmed by the State Government who has released a press statement saying it
has been controlled.
“One hundred and one
(101) people are receiving treatment at OLA Hospital, Evangel Hospital
(Jankwano), Plateau Specialist Hospital and Airforce Hospital, some of which
have been discharged,” the statement said. “Eight (8) people have been
confirmed dead as a result of the inhalation of the contaminated air,” Emmanuel
Nanle, the director of press and public affairs to Governor Simon Lalong said
in the press statement.
(101) people are receiving treatment at OLA Hospital, Evangel Hospital
(Jankwano), Plateau Specialist Hospital and Airforce Hospital, some of which
have been discharged,” the statement said. “Eight (8) people have been
confirmed dead as a result of the inhalation of the contaminated air,” Emmanuel
Nanle, the director of press and public affairs to Governor Simon Lalong said
in the press statement.
He further explained that “there was an excess Chlorine
inhalation from an exploded Chlorine Cylinder by residents around the Lamingo
Water Board Treatment Plant.
inhalation from an exploded Chlorine Cylinder by residents around the Lamingo
Water Board Treatment Plant.
“The contamination has been contained and does not affect
the water supplied to Public Mains. Water from the public mains is safe for
consumption and is not affected in anyway,” he said.
the water supplied to Public Mains. Water from the public mains is safe for
consumption and is not affected in anyway,” he said.
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