A chemical explosion along Old Abeokuta Motor Road in Lagos has left a yet-to-be-identified woman with first-degree burns.
The incident reportedly occurred due to prolonged exposure of stored chemicals to heat, causing an explosion at approximately 7 p.m. on Friday.
The location of the incident was identified as 291 Old Abeokuta Motor Road, opposite Vetland Secondary School, Agege, Lagos.
Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the incident and revealed that the chemicals were stored in kegs of varying sizes and left in an open space.
Adeseye stated, “Our team rescued a female victim at the scene who sustained first-degree burns. She has been taken to the hospital for medical attention and is responding to treatment.”
The fire service has launched an investigation to determine the type of chemical involved and identify its owner.