…the explosion claimed the lives of the tanker driver and his conductor,
ANAMBRA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | Two people were killed on Sunday after a fuel tanker exploded opposite the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) office along the Ihiala–Onitsha Road in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, confirmed the incident to journalists in Awka.
Asekhauno said the crash involved a commercial tanker without a registration number, conveying inflammable materials, and a motorcycle, also without registration.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tanker driver, who was allegedly speeding, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a roadside barricade, triggering an explosion that also affected a motorcycle following behind.
She explained that the explosion claimed the lives of the tanker driver and his conductor, while the motorcycle rider sustained injuries and was rescued.
In all, three adult males were involved in the incident, with two fatalities recorded and one injured victim taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala, for medical attention.
The sector commander noted that FRSC rescue operatives, in collaboration with fire service personnel, responded swiftly to the scene and successfully put out the fire.
She expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and advised motorists to obey speed limits and drive attentively to avoid preventable accidents.
