17 feared dead in Delta tanker explosion
At least 17 persons were reportedly burnt to death in a tanker explosion near Koko junction section of the Benin/Sapele Expressway, Ethiope West council area of Delta state on Wednesday.
“I don’t know the number of persons that died because we were not allowed close to the place. A car got burnt. The tanker got burnt too”. The incident caused heavy traffic in the very busy route, forcing travellers and commuters to trek good distance before continuing their journeys. Mobile policemen were seen trying to control the traffic as motorists vented frustration over the traffic congestion.
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