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Number of People Injured in Seychelles Explosion Rises to 178, Reports Say
Number of People Injured in Seychelles Explosion Rises to 178, Reports Say
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of people injured in the Seychelles due to a powerful blast at an explosives warehouse has reached 178, the Seychelles News... 08.12.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Additionally, Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan was cited as saying that three people had died in flooding caused by heavy rainfall in some districts on Wednesday evening.Earlier in the day, Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency in the country due to the incident at the explosives warehouse located in the Providence industrial area on Seychelles' largest island of Mahe where almost 180 people reportedly got injured.However, on Thursday, the state of emergency was lifted by the president.In addition, Ramkalawan announced the opening of a relief fund for victims, where islanders and foreigners can send donations. He also said an investigation was underway.
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Number of People Injured in Seychelles Explosion Rises to 178, Reports Say
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of people injured in the Seychelles due to a powerful blast at an explosives warehouse has reached 178, the Seychelles News Agency reported on Thursday, citing the health ministry.
Additionally,
Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan was cited as saying that three people had died in
flooding caused by heavy rainfall in some districts on Wednesday evening.
Earlier in the day, Ramkalawan declared a
state of emergency in the country due to the incident at the explosives warehouse located in the Providence industrial area on Seychelles' largest island of Mahe where almost 180 people reportedly got injured.
However, on Thursday, the state of emergency was lifted by the president.
In addition, Ramkalawan announced the opening of a relief fund for victims, where islanders and foreigners can send donations. He also said an investigation was underway.
