At least five people died on Sunday, and properties were destroyed in a petrol tanker explosion at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area (LGA), Delta State.
Gatekeepers News reports that Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the State Command, SP Bright Edafe has confirmed the incident.
The spokesman disclosed that the First Bank, and Access Bank in the town were also burnt in the inferno.
He added that four houses, including an Anglican Church and two vehicles, were also torched.
According to reports; the tanker laden with petrol fell and burst into flames along Old Asaba-Lagos road, resulting in the loss of lives.
A source said, “We were told that petrol tanker fell by the First Bank in Agbor when the driver tried to make a turn at the old Lagos/Asaba road.”
“As I ran to the scene to find out, it was devastating.”
“We are yet to see firefighters at the scenes, the fire is still burning as I speak to you now.”
