Photograph: Israel Matene/ReutersPhotograph: Israel Matene/ReutersNine people died from blast at ammunition depot in N’Djamena and at least 40 have been injured, official saysNine people were killed and more than 40 injured when a fire set off explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital, an official has said.
The explosions lit up the sky as thick smoke covered the clouds in the West African nation, setting off frantic efforts to extinguish the fire as residents fled their homes for safety. “Peace to the souls of the victims, sincere condolences to the bereaved families and quick recovery to the injured,” Déby said on Facebook. He later visited the scene of the accident as well as hospitals where the injured were being treated.People living in the area panicked, thinking the explosion was an armed attack, resident Oumar Mahamat said.
Authorities called on residents to stay out of the area, which was taken over by security forces gathering the scattered artillery shells.
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