Tanker Explosion in Edo State Causes Severe Injuries and Damage
On October 15, a petrol tanker exploded at Oluku along the Benin-Lagos Expressway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State. The tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), fell earlier and spilled its contents near a busy market.
People began scooping the spilled petrol when the tanker suddenly ignited around 1 pm, causing a massive fire that destroyed buildings, shops, and vehicles in the vicinity. Eyewitnesses reported that several individuals sustained severe burns, with some victims burnt beyond recognition.
As of the report, the exact number of fatalities was unconfirmed, but 11 severely burned victims were transported to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for emergency treatment. Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu, the Chief Medical Director of UBTH, coordinated the emergency response.
The Edo State Fire Service was also deployed to manage the fire and prevent further damage.
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