In a somber turn of events on Nigeria’s Independence Day, Edo State witnessed a devastating tragedy that left over 100 lives in ashes as a fuel-laden tanker met a fiery end on the Benin-Sapele Road.
Gatekeepers News reports that the horrific incident occurred near Ologbo, a community marking the boundary between Edo and Delta states where the fuel-laden tanker was reported to have fallen on the road.
The disaster unfolded when the tanker, en route to Benin, lost control and toppled due to the deplorable condition of the road.
Some locals, mostly stranded travelers, rushed to scoop fuel from the wreckage when a spark ignited the volatile cargo.
The inferno roared, devouring everything in its path, leaving devastation in its wake.
As of now, the exact number of vehicles incinerated in the fiery tempest remains unconfirmed.
Reports said that the fuel tanker accident in the afternoon of Sunday, October 1, was still raging as of the time of this report.
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