Amidst the chaos, Seychelles declares a state of emergency
The exact number of casualties following the explosion remains unclear.
In a statement from the Presidential Office, schools were closed, and essential workers were permitted to move freely after the explosion caused "massive damage" in the Providence Industrial Estate and surrounding areas. The statement also mentioned that Seychelles, recently hit by severe rainstorms and floods, suffered "significant damage."
The statement further revealed that President declared the state of emergency on the 7th of December, as a result of an explosion at the CCCL explosive storage facility in Providence, leading to widespread damage in the Industrial Estate and areas affected by heavy rains and strong winds.
According to local media reports, at least 100 individuals were injured in the blast, while two more lost their lives due to the floods.
The Providence Industrial Estate is situated on Mahe – the largest island among the 115 islands of the Seychelles archipelago, a former British colony nestled in the Indian Ocean, near the eastern African subregion.
As per local authorities, the area looked like a warzone after the blast, with nearly every building in the vicinity suffering substantial damage.
Ramkalavan's office urged the public to cooperate with authorities and stay indoors.
The Seychelles, a sparsely populated African country with a population of over 100,000 residents, has gained international attention following the incident.
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The blast occurred in the Providence Industrial Estate, located on Mahe, the prominent island in the Seychelles archipelago, a former British colony positioned in the Indian Ocean, near the eastern African region. With this incident, Seychelles - an underpopulated African nation with over 100,000 inhabitants - has captured international media's focus.
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