June 4, (THEWILL)- At least two persons were killed in a tanker explosion on the Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover, along the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Tuesday.
The incident, which occurred at about 9:30 am, involved a tanker carrying what is believed to be Liquefied Natural Gas, which fell over, crushed a vehicle and exploded while trying to navigate the roundabout.
The explosion was felt kilometres away, as some of the residents said their windows were smashed, while others reported feeling the vibrations.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident, said two persons were burnt beyond recognition when the tanker fell on the vehicle they were commuting in.
“Yes, I can confirm that two persons died in the tanker fire. The fire has been put out but the area is still dangerous because the gas is still leaking. So motorists are advised to take alternative routes to avoid any further casualty”, she said.
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