Scores die as petrol tanker explodes in Enugu

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According to reports, a petrol tanker accident in Enugu State on Saturday claimed the lives of several persons.

The fire at Ugwu Onyeama Federal Highway destroyed multiple vehicles and reportedly injured dozens.

According to a tanker driver who was an eyewitness, numerous people died in the tragedy.

According to him, several of the wounded were sent to nearby medical facilities.

“Yes, there was a big tragedy this afternoon at Ugwu Onyeama Federal Highway. A tanker carrying premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol, fell on the hilly road and spilled the product.

“Unfortunately, it caught fire and all the vehicles plying the road at the time caught fire and burned people beyond recognition.

“As I am speaking with you, over 10 people including children have been burnt beyond recognition. Some have just been loaded in a pick-up van to the morgue now. So many others were loaded in a vehicle and taken to a morgue earlier.

“As we speak, there’s no road through Ugwu Onyeama.

“I am trapped somewhere in Ngwo. The situation is tragic. The second lane of the road is impassable. The fire raged along the road leading to Agu-abor.”

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