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Tragedy struck in the Ijegun area of Lagos in the early hours on Thursday, July 4, following an outbreak of fire following explosion of a fuel pipeline which was vandalized by thieves.
The accident which occurred along the NNPC pipeline at the Ijegemo end of Ijegun was said to have claimed two lives and left many with severe burns. The victims were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals.
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, manager, Femi Osanyintolu confirmed that 30 vehicles were burnt beyond recognition, adding that the fire was caused by vandals who broke oil pipeline in order to steal products.
