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Tragedy in Enugu: Scores Killed in Petrol Tanker Explosion
A devastating petrol tanker explosion in Enugu has claimed multiple lives, leaving communities in mourning as authorities respond to the tragic incident.
Additionally, numerous individuals were reportedly injured in the fire that destroyed several vehicles on the Ugwu Onyeama Federal Highway.
According to a tanker driver who witnessed the scene, the accident resulted in numerous fatalities.
He mentioned that several injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals.
Certainly! Here is a revised version of the text: “This afternoon, a major incident occurred on the Ugwu Onyeama Federal Highway. A tanker transporting premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, overturned on the steep road and spilled its contents.”
Regrettably, a fire erupted and engulfed all the vehicles traveling on the road at that moment, resulting in occupants being burned beyond recognition.
“As I speak with you, more than 10 individuals, including children, have suffered fatal burn injuries and are unrecognizable. Some of them were just transported to the morgue in a pick-up van. Many others had been taken there earlier by another vehicle.”
Currently, there is no road through Ugwu Onyeama.
I’m stuck somewhere in Ngwo, and it’s a dire situation. The second lane of the road is completely blocked, with fire spreading along the route to Agu-abor.
