AN unconfirmed number of persons died in a fuel tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, a few kilometres from the Enugu metropolis, on Saturday.
However, although some reports put the casualties figure at over 20, we have not been able to verify it, and none of the emergency responders have made a statement.
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The explosion was said to have occurred around 12:30pm, when a tanker laden with petrol exploded on the very busy road.
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According to eyewitnesses, the effects of the explosion were very devastating, as it destroyed many nearby vehicles, besides killing many persons.
The intensity of the fire was said to have thwarted rescue efforts.
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The victims, who were reportedly burnt beyond recognition, are believed to be occupants of the vehicles caught in the inferno.
The Police and road safety authorities were yet to confirm the number of casualties or the cause of the explosion, at the time of filing this report.
