Chemical explosion kills 8, injures 101 in Jos, Nigeria.

The Plateau state government on Saturday said eight people died and 101 others injured in the gas explosion at the Plateau State Water Board early Saturday. A statement by Emmanuel Nanle, the director of press and public affairs to Governor Simon Lalong confirmed the incident, but said it has been controlled.
“One hundred and one (101) people are receiving treatment at OLA Hospital, Evangel Hospital (Jankwano), Plateau Specialist Hospital and Airforce Hospital, some of which have been discharged,” the statement said. “Eight (8) people have been confirmed dead as a result of the inhalation of the contaminated air.”
Mr. Nanle added that “there was an excess Chlorine inhalation from an exploded Chlorine Cylinder by residents around the Lamingo Water Board Treatment Plant.
“The contamination has been contained and does not affect the water  supplied to Public Mains. Water from the public mains is safe for consumption and is not affected in anyway.”
(culled: premium times)
It has ben gathered that the president has asked that an investigation be carried out on the Jos gas explosion.