At around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, one or more explosions rocked the city of Mohammedia in Morocco, local media confirmed. The morning and Medias 24, generating a wave of panic among the inhabitants. The images circulated quickly on social media.
The most important explosion, which was heard near a gas tank, was at the origin of a fire, now “under control”, the city’s governor told Medias 24. He also added that no casualties were deplored thanks to the works. of the firefighters at the scene while the “homes near the accident site” were evacuated, the television channel said. 2M.
But the situation could have “worsened given the proximity of the fire to the oil port and the nature of the flammable products.” The question of a possible gas leak also arises when some witnesses speak of a “characteristic smell”.
In videos posted on social media, the city is first lit up by this impressive explosion, then plunged into darkness and the electricity is cut off.
An investigation has been opened to determine the causes of the explosion according to The morning.
Source: BFM TV
