Chad: Munitions Depot Explodes and Kills at Least 9 People
Explosion in the storage Ammo, June 2024 Photo: @IlkhaAgency
June 20, 2024 Hour: 2:55 pm
According to health minister Abdelmadjid Abderahim said 46 people were in an “extremely serious” condition and that the death toll could increase.
On Thursday, at least 9 people were killed and several dozen injured in a munitions warehouse explosion in Chad.
Related
Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn in as President of South Africa
The incident was triggered by a fire in the vicinity of the depot, where the world was affected by the fire and caused several explosions, as reported by the Chadian chancellor and official spokesman, Koulamallah Abderaman.
According to health minister Abdelmadjid Abderahim said 46 people were in an “extremely serious” condition and that the death toll could increase.
After the fire, several shells and cartridges which did not explode, detonated once the fire was extinguished, releasing another chain of explosions.
Uncontrollable situation
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno visited several hospitals and expressed his concern for the victims.
“Peace to the souls of the victims, sincere condolences to the grieving families and a speedy recovery to the wounded,” the president wrote in a Facebook post.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: DW-Africanews
