Three Deaths Recorded in Rivers Tanker Explosion

The explosion’s impact reverberated for kilometers, with residents noting shattered windows and feeling the vibrations, attesting to the force of the blast.

On Tuesday, a tanker explosion at the Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover along the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, resulted in the deaths of three individuals.

At approximately 9:30am, a tanker transporting what is suspected to be Liquefied Natural Gas toppled over at a roundabout, crushing a vehicle and causing a fiery explosion.

Police Public Relations Officer Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the tragic incident over the phone, stating that the individuals inside the vehicle were unrecognizably burnt due to the tanker accident.

Certainly, two individuals have tragically lost their lives in the tanker fire, as confirmed by a spokesperson who is currently present at the scene with the Commissioner of Police.

Although the fire has been extinguished, there is still a risk due to ongoing gas leaks in the area. Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes to prevent any additional harm.

The explosion’s effects were widespread, with reports of windows shattering and vibrations being felt by residents several kilometers away.

During the incident, firefighters were working to extinguish a large fire as a group of bystanders watched, with heavy security also present.

Nigeria News 247 reported on a small commotion that occurred when a suspected thief attempted to steal from the truck and was caught by the crowd, who then turned him over to the police.

This recent explosion happened one month after another tanker explosion on the Eleme section of the East-West Road resulted in four deaths and the destruction of more than 60 vehicles.