An explosion occurred in a beer parlour in Lagos, yesterday, leaving five people severely injured.
There was explosion inside a beer parlour that is yet to open along L and K road in Oworonsoki area of Lagos, on Sunday, October 11.
The explosion occurred around 2.00 pm leaving five people injured including a young girl.
The actual source of the explosion has not been officially confirmed as at the time of this report.
It was however learnt that the explosion affected a building next to the beer parlour, but the building is said to pose no danger to the people.
Officials of fire service and policemen were still trying to find out the cause of the explosion as the shop was locked at the time of the incident, Vanguard learnt.
According to an eye witness, the incident occurred due to excessive heat build-up in the refrigerator ignited by fumes from petroleum products stored in the relaxation centre.
Four people, including a girl, were injured‎ and have been rushed to Afolabi Hospital for treatment, according to the National Emergency Management Agency.