[Many Feared Dead In A Fire Out Break At Chicason Gas Plant In Nnewi

According to an eyewitness, the incident started at about 11am and was caused by an explosion that happened because a truck discharged its contents without waiting for the mandatory cooling time. At the same time, customers were said to be refilling their gas cylinders. The source claimed that all customers who were at the gas plant had been burnt to ashes. People who were in the neighborhood and passers-by reportedly were also caught in the inferno.

According to Nigeria News headlines, an explosion on Chicason Gas Plant in Nnewi, Anambra State Nigeria caused a huge fire outbreak. Many people are believed to be trapped inside and service men are yet to arrived at the scene. many have also been feared dead already.

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Update: Over 100 Burnt To Death In Gas Explosion In Anambra

The deceased and victims with heavy burns were taken to Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi. The heavy inferno did not allow rescue workers gain assess into the factory where victims in their hundreds were allegedly trapped.