Two Persons Feared Dead, Banks Burnt In Delta Tanker Explosion

Asaba, Nigeria – About five persons are feared dead, and properties were destroyed in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, following a petrol tanker explosion, according to report by Vanguard News.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, stating that the First Bank and Access Bank in the town were also engulfed in the inferno, which occurred on Sunday.

He added that four houses, including an Anglican Church, and two vehicles were also burnt in the blaze.

The petrol-laden tanker reportedly fell and burst into flames, burning the victims who were in its path.

It was gathered that the incident occurred along Old Asaba-Lagos Road.

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.”