Many Feared Dead As Fuel Tanker Explodes In Kogi
A tanker carrying petrol burst along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway in Kogi State, leaving several people presumed dead and others trapped.
At before 7:00 am on Sunday, May 21, 2023, a fire broke out in front of the Kogi Local Government Secretariat, destroying two commercial buses as well as other vehicles.
According to information obtained, the truck driver was transporting fuel when he lost control and plowed into other cars.
The impact of the collision, according to reports, caused the explosion. The tanker, some surrounding vehicles, and some trapped individuals were destroyed by the flames that spread from the explosion.
However, emergency responders including officials of the Federal Roads Safety Corps had stormed the scene to salvage the situation and commence rescue operations.
Confirming the incident, the state Sector Commander, FRSC, Stephen Dawlung, said the crash had caused a backlog of traffic along the expressway.
He also noted that many victims were trapped in the crash.