Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha

Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha

A fire explosion rocked Onitsha, Anambra State on Friday when a petrol tanker laden with the premium motor spirit sparked fire at the popular Upper Iweka junction of the commercial city.

The report gathered that the incident occurred around 8:30am in front of the Relief market, left many shops and buildings around the scene burnt.

According to an eyewitness, who said the incident was caused by the articulated truck which broke down at the bad portion of the busy Onitsha-Owerri expressway.

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However, newsmen who visited the area gatherd that the fire caused serious traffic along the highway, as Fire service men both from Anambra and Delta states battled the raging fire.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident.

He said: “Information reveals that the cause of the fire is as a result of a tanker carrying fuel by Obodoukwu junction along Onitsha river Owerri road fell.

“The situation is under control and is closely monitored. The Police and fire service are currently on ground there.”

Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha