16 injured after tanker explosion in Nigeria's economic hub

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LAGOS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- At least 16 people were injured after a gas tanker exploded in the Ifako-Ijaiye area of Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, a rescue official said Thursday.

Olatunde Akinsanya, the director of operations of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, told reporters that the impact of the explosion led to a fire on adjoining buildings and several vehicles burnt.

All the injured have been admitted to a nearby government hospital, where some are said to be in critical condition.

A probe has been ordered into the incident, he added. Enditem

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