Residents of Onitsha, Anambra State were yet again on Friday awoken to the rude shock of a burning petrol tanker in the city.
The tanker which was said to be conveying about 15,000 litres of petroleum products suddenly went up in flames at about 2 am.
Petroleum tanker fire has remained a recurring disaster in Anambra State, since 2019, leading to a ban on the movement of tankers conveying petroleum products during the day by the state government.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed who confirmed the incident said the truck was loaded with the premium motor spirit (PMS) and parked by the roadside along Onitsha/Awka Expressway by Vin Oil Filling Station, Onitsha when it went up in flames.
“Following the distress call, Police patrol teams led by DPO Awada Division, CSP Tony Adeyi rushed to the scene and immediately contacted Anambra State Fire Service who responded promptly.
“The scene was cordoned off and the situation was brought under control and obstruction cleared to enable free flow of traffic in the area after the fire was put off at about 03:30 am.
“Cause of fire is yet to be ascertained but the truck’s overcharged battery is suspected. No loss of life or injury was recorded during the incident.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident had caused a huge confusion among residents of the area, as they woke up in the middle of the night, upon the news and scampered in many directions.
From DAILY POST
