Explosion rocks Rivers, leaving many dead and missing

At Rumuekpe, a local government area in Emohua, the tragedy happened on Friday morning.

Since there has been no official confirmation as of press time, the number of casualties is believed to be higher than a dozen.

According to information that is now available, a pipeline’s tapping point was the source of the explosion, which also destroyed several cars.

According to information obtained by Obasanjonews24, a driver had filled one of the buses at the scene with crude oil that was bagged.

He ignited the car’s engine as he was ready to remove the petroleum product from the area, which resulted in a blast.

The deceased include the man and those who were close by.