Awka (Nigeria): A tanker explosion opposite the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) office along Ihiala-Onitsha Road in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra killed the vehicle’s driver and conductor on Sunday.
Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra, confirmed the incident in Awka.
Asekhauno said a commercial tanker with no registration number, conveying inflammable content, and a motorcycle with no registration number were involved in the incident.
“Eyewitnesses said the speeding tanker driver lost control and rammed into a roadside barricade, causing an explosion that also affected a motorcycle trailing behind.
“The explosion killed the tanker driver and his conductor, while rescuers saved the injured motorcycle rider.
“A total of three male adults were involved in the crash, with two fatalities recorded, while one injured victim was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala, for treatment.
The sector commander explained that FRSC rescue operatives, alongside fire service personnel, responded promptly to the incident and successfully extinguished the fire.
She commiserated with the families of the deceased and urged motorists to obey speed limits and stay attentive while driving to prevent avoidable crashes.
