Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has declared a state of emergency in Seychelles, after a massive explosion at an industrial zone on the main island, Mahé as well as flooding.
Reports gathered that the blast ripped through the zone, flattening commercial buildings and wrecking nearby housing, leaving a trail of devastation along Mahé Island’s east coast.
President Ramkalawan has instructed all citizens except essential workers to stay at home as the international airport was also damaged, despite being 4km away with hospitals closed to all but emergency cases.
The United Kingdom government has also advised its citizens on the island of Mahé to remain indoors until further notice.
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