The Nation Newspaper UPDATED: Billions lost as Rivers tanker inferno consumes pregnant woman, three others, 100 vehicles
Tragedy struck in Rivers State on Friday night when fire from a fuel-laden tanker consumed four persons and about 100 vehicles at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State.
She said: “At approximately 8:30pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, the Rivers State Police Command received a distress call regarding a fire incident along East-West Road near Indorama Gate, Eleme, caused by a tanker explosion. Immediate action was taken by contacting the fire department and mobilizing operatives to the scene.
“Rescue operations are ongoing, with officers deployed to evacuate burnt vehicles and maintain law and order. The Rivers State Police Command remains dedicated to supporting those affected and ensuring public safety”, she said On how he escaped the incident with passengers on his vehicle, Precious said they arrived at the gridlock late and saw people running backwards and screaming.He said: “I was coming from Eleme heading for Akpajo. Approaching the bridge, I met a hold up. There is always a hold up here so we all decided to follow the line.
“They should have created an alternative routes for vehicles as they work on the road. They should hasten up the job,” he said. He said: “I am a regular user of this road. The meridian pavement did not run through. If it had run through, no driver would have been stupid to run into another lane. Our drivers are so stupid and foolish.
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