A blast at an explosives warehouse has caused massive damage to an industrial zone on the Seychelles' main island of Mahe. The country's president has declared a state of emergency.
Following an explosion at the CCCL explosives store that has caused massive damage, the President has declared a State of Emergency for today the 7th December, a statement said.
Nairobi (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 - Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency on Thursday, ordering citizens to stay at home after a blast at an explosives store and flooding due to heavy rain caused massive damage.
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A huge blast at an explosives depot in Seychelles on Thursday injured 66 people and brought down buildings, prompting the country's "shocked" president to declare a state of emergency."Following an explosion at the CCCL explosives store that has caused massive damage. and major destruction caused by flooding due to heavy rains, the president has declared a State of Emergency for today the 7th December," the presidency said.