Petroleum-Laden Tanker Explodes In Anambra

A tanker laden with premium motor spirit (PMS), Sunday, exploded at Chris-Tee filling station near Boromio roundabout, Onitsha, Anambra State.

The incident occurred about 19:30hours.

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DRC Margaret B. Onabe, AG sector public education officer, Federal Road Safety Commission, confirmed the incident to THE WHISTLER.

She said men of the Fire Service and FRSC Rescue Team were on ground to curtail the inferno.

Meanwhile, the sector commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye A Irelewuyi, implored the public to be calm and patient, while urging them to observe traffic rules, especially during this yuletide.

An eye witness said the fire started at Chrisee gas plant and spread over to the two nearby filling stations.

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