Several people are feared injured after a petrol tanker explosion near Oluku Market along the Benin-Lagos Expressway in Edo State, damaging shops, homes and vehicles....
Several people are feared injured after a petrol tanker explosion near Oluku Market along the Benin-Lagos Expressway in Edo State, damaging shops, homes and vehicles.
The incident reportedly occurred after a petrol tanker overturned and spilled its contents, prompting some residents to scoop fuel before the petrol ignited.
The resulting fire spread to parts of the market and adjoining properties, destroying goods and damaging nearby buildings and vehicles.
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Emergency responders are at the scene battling the fire and assessing the extent of the damage.
The number of casualties has yet to be officially confirmed.
The incident has renewed concerns over the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, a practice that can lead to deadly explosions and devastating fires.