Gas Explosion, As Many Feared Death, Homes Destroyed, Cars Destroyed in Ajao Estate, Lagos (PHOTOS SPEAKS)

An explosion on Tuesday night happened at Afariogun Road, Ajao Estate, Lagos State.

Many were feared dead Tuesday night after a gas explosion hit Ajao Estate, less than five kilometres to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

According to reports just being gathered, a whole building went up in flames, with car parked inside also burning

An eyewitness told our correspondent at the scene of the incident that the explosion was caused by cooking gas.

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Mangled and dismembered bodies of those that died could be seen in the rubbles left behind by the explosion.

Although the number of those that died could not be ascertained yet, it was learned that four first responders at the scene sustained injuries. Cars and houses nearby were also affected.

“@TGCSharon: #GRAPHIC: An explosion just happened at Afariogun Road Ajao Estate the whole building came up with flames, Cars @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/jjHkNadTcI

— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) July 28, 2020

An occupant was also seen lying on the floor injured while ambulances are arriving the scene.

Details later…..