
In a heartbreaking incident early this morning, a fuel tanker explosion near Dikko Junction along Minna Road resulted in multiple casualties and severe injuries.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the tragic event unfolded as some individuals attempted to siphon fuel from the overturned tanker into containers. Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) were also present at the site.
The explosion reportedly occurred when a generator, started to aid in transporting the siphoned fuel, ignited the highly flammable substance, leading to a devastating blast.
Several lives were lost in the inferno, while survivors with critical injuries were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention. The exact number of casualties remains unclear at this time.
One eyewitness stated,
“I saw the bodies of the victims, but I cannot confirm the exact number of fatalities. Among the deceased were a pregnant woman and some children.”
Further details are awaited as emergency responders continue their work at the scene.
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