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Tragedy as Tanker Explosion Burns 5 to Death, Destroys 100 Vehicles In Rivers
Apr 27, 2024
Five persons have been confirmed in the Friday, April 26 East-West road explosions in Rivers state
It was gathered that over 100 vehicles held up in traffic on the ever-busy road were burnt to death in the tragic incident
An eyewitness said some people inside their vehicles who tried to escape were trapped in the fire and burnt to death
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East-West Road - Rivers state police command said five people were burnt in the multiple tanker explosion at the Eleme section of the East-West Road.
The state police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the casualty figure on Saturday, April 27.
As reported by The Punch, Iringe-Koko said:
“For now about five persons are dead. The Commissioner of Police and his team were on the ground last night to ensure there is no breakdown of law and order.”
The tragic incident which occurred on Friday night, April 26 also burnt over 100 vehicles and many people trapped in their vehicles were roasted by the inferno, The Nation reports.
An eyewitness, simply identified as Baridi said the incident happened after a petrol-laden tanker collided with a heavy-duty truck, spilling its contents and bursting into flames.
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