A petrol-laden tanker has exploded at Upper Iweka, Onitsha in Anambra State.
While we wait for official statement from the relevant authorities, eyewitnesses have shared videos of the incident on social media. From the reports, the Ochanja Market was affected by the fire which has led to loss of lives and property.
The fire service didn’t come on time after the fire started. However, they eventually came and put the fire out after a lot of damages were recorded
Watch video below.
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"@Austynzogs: @Gidi_Traffic FLASH: Petrol tanker fire in
Onitsha, Anambra State today. No fire service…lives lost…properties lost… pic.twitter.com/Omkvmx7e3U— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) October 16, 2019
According to eyewitness, Ochanja Market on Fire as Fuel Tanker Falls, Explodes in Onitsha, Anambra State. VIDEO
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