Many Burnt to Death, Properties Destroyed as Petrol tanker Explodes in Rivers

Many people have been feared dead, as two petrol tankers collide and exploded in rivers state.

The incident happened in a checkpoint-induced accident at Omurelu community along the Elele-Owerri Road, Ikwere Local Government Area, Rivers today September 28.

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It was gathered that an inferno caused by the collision of the tankers spread across the community, destroying properties, leaving residents severly injured, and others burnt to death.

It was reported that a tanker conveying the inflammable product was flagged down by a petroleum task force operating in the area, and in the process of inspecting the truck and the driver, another tanker driver on high speed lost control and collided with the one at the checkpoint.

The two tankers fell, spilled their contents, and burst into flames.