A gas explosion in the Port Harcourt Air Force area sent shockwaves through the city earlier today, leaving several people injured and over eight vehicles completely destroyed.
Among the damaged vehicles were those belonging to an interstate transport company operating within the vicinity, Hitvibz reports.
Chaos erupts as Air Force zone shaken by gas explosion
Eyewitnesses described the scene as terrifying, with thick plumes of smoke filling the air and flames quickly engulfing vehicles.
Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported, but the trauma of the explosion still lingers for many in the area..
The Rivers State Fire Service responded swiftly to the emergency, managing to extinguish the fire in less than 30 minutes.
Their prompt action likely prevented what could have been an even more devastating incident around the Air Force district.
Resident Recount Horror as Gas Explosion Rocks Port Harcourt Air Force Area
Victims of the explosion were immediately rushed to the nearby Air Force Hospital for treatment.
Among them was Anthony Ofoke, a supervisor at the affected interstate transport company.
Speaking to Nigeria Info, Ofoke pleaded with authorities to ban gas stations in residential areas to avoid similar disasters in the future.
As of the time of this report, the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown.
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