A fully laden petrol tanker, on Friday, fell, spilled its content and burst into flames along Mbiama junction, by Ahoada bypass in Rivers State according to the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC.
The tanker, a Mack truck with registration no XS 942 KJA , crashed at about 8:15 a.m., killing two persons-a male and a female.
Eight people were also injured.
Eight people were also injured.
“One man and a woman were killed while eight other persons were injured,” the corps said. “The police, Firemen, FRSC and other security operatives were involved in the rescue.”
It was learnt that the charred remains of the dead site were collected by their relations for burial while the injured were taken to Okolobiri General Hospital in Bayelsa State for medical attention.
There was no scooping of fuel at the site, which used to be the case whenever an accident of this nature occurs.
It also said the high casualty figure is because “the incident happened where people were carrying out their businesses”.
Eleven cars, four motorcycles, thirteen shops, twenty three makeshift houses, two Churches and a Mosque were also destroyed by the fire.
It also said the high casualty figure is because “the incident happened where people were carrying out their businesses”.
Eleven cars, four motorcycles, thirteen shops, twenty three makeshift houses, two Churches and a Mosque were also destroyed by the fire.
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