In Liberia, an industrial accident at the MIRA Gas Company in Monrovia has left several workers injured after an oxygen tank exploded late Monday afternoon. The blast occurred while employees were carrying out routine tasks at the facility.
The incident has sparked alarm among both workers and nearby residents, many of whom fear potential long-term health effects from exposure. Witnesses say the force of the explosion rattled the surrounding community, leaving many shaken.
Calls are mounting for stronger workplace safety standards and stricter oversight of industrial facilities. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement, but the incident has reignited debate on Liberia’s broader occupational health and safety policies.
