At least three persons were on Tuesday burnt beyond recognition as a fully loaded tanker lost control and exploded at the popular Odumodu Junction, Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area.
The tanker a source said was loaded with diesel, and fell inside gutter, after the driver lost control. The source said the tanker immediately went up in flames after falling into the gutter.
“The diesel flowing out of the truck flowed through the gutter, generating flames and burning everything on its way.
Confirming the report, AG Sector Public Education Officer FRSC, Anambra Command, C Margaret B Onabe said “Unidentified driver of a Mack tanker with no registration number which was laden with PMS and an Urban shuttle Bus with no registration number was involved in a Fatal road traffic crash today 24th May, 2022 at about 10:00hrs”.
According to eyewitness report, the tanker driver was on speed, lost control, and rammed into the shuttle from behind, exploded, crashed and the both vehicles caught fire.
“Two male adults, were killed.(one burnt beyond recognition). Three male adults were rescued unhurt. As at the time of filling this report, the fire service have been able to put off the fire, Police personnel from Oyi Division Nteje were invited and the dead victims were handed over to them by FRSC team from RS5.33 Nteje Unit Command.
The Sector Commander Anambra State Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi Commiserate with the families of the dead victims and sends his prayers to the victims repose souls. While he warned motorist to avoid Speeding and ensure they keep to the recommended speed limit.
