Explosion rocks Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria – There has been a gas explosion at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Oniru in Victoria Island, Lagos. The blast which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, was occasioned by a gas cylinder, which was said to have exploded within the vicinity of the hotel. 

Further investigations revealed that the gas cylinder used by welders working in the yard of the hotel premises, exploded due to leakage in one of its hoses. 

A total of three people sustained severe injuries as a result of the blast and two have been rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital for intensive care by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Ambulance Unit, while one was rushed to a nearby private hospital. 

Several cars and hotel room windows were shattered as a result of flying objects due to the heavy blast. 

As at the time of filing this report, the situation seemed to be under control, as combined efforts of the LASEMA response unit, Nigeria Police, alongside staff of the hotel, were on ground to ensure swift recovery operation, which is ongoing.