A petrol tanker fire has caused panic in Agbor, the headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, after a fuel-laden truck reportedly suffered brake failure, collided with another tanker and burst into flames.
The incident occurred on Sunday along the Old Lagos-Asaba Road, near Festy Pharmacy and opposite Orogodo Primary School.
The tanker was said to have lost control following a suspected brake failure before crashing into another tanker on the busy road.
The impact triggered a fire that engulfed the fuel-laden vehicle and spread to nearby properties, including vehicles parked along the roadside.
The blaze reportedly caused extensive damage, destroying properties estimated to be worth millions of naira.
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Residents, motorists and business owners in the area were thrown into panic as the fire spread from the collision site to surrounding properties.
The incident also disrupted activity along the road as the fire threatened vehicles and businesses in the vicinity.
