Red Cross and SEMA Assess Calabar Tanker Explosion Damage

On Sunday morning, a petroleum tanker collided with a stationary truck in Calabar, resulting in an explosion that killed the driver and his conductor, while also damaging nearby shops and parked vehicles. In response, Efa Nyong, the Director General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), led a joint assessment team from SEMA and the Nigerian Red Cross Society to the accident scene.

The team evaluated the fire's impact on surrounding properties as the Cross River State Fire Service worked to extinguish the flames. Mr. Etim Asido, the Chairman of Odukpani Local Government Council, guided the team through the affected areas and provided details about the incident.

Nyong expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and the injured, assuring that the State Government would continue to assess the situation and explore interventions. Asido praised the Fire Service for their quick response and the State Government's prompt action.

The assessment concluded with prayers at a nearby Apostolic Church for the situation's control and prevention of further devastation.