In Jos14 dead in chlorine gas explosion
Many other residents of the area are said to be suffering from
excess chlorine gas inhalation and are receiving treatment at OLA
Hospital, Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Plateau Specialist
Hospital and the Air Force Hospital in the state.
14 people have been confirmed dead after a chlorine gas explosion which occurred at the Plateau State Lamingo Water Board Treatment Plant on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
Many other residents of the area are said to be
suffering from excess chlorine gas inhalation and are receiving
treatment at OLA Hospital, Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Plateau
Specialist Hospital and the Air Force Hospital in the state.
The incident has been confirmed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the Plateau State Governor, Emmanuel Nanle.
“The contamination has been contained and does not affect the water,
which has been supplied to public mains. Water from the public mains is
safe for consumption and is not affected in anyway by the aerial
contamination of chlorine from the explosion,” Nanle said.
“Government wishes to commiserate with the
families of the victims of this industrial hazard and has taken
immediate measures to address the issues of expired components of the
treatment plant and to guard against future re-occurrence of this,” he added.
He also said that the state government was already taking measures to address the issue and prevent a future occurrence.
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