Panic as petrol tanker catches fire in Anambra
A fully loaded petrol tanker caught fire at a filling station in Onitsha, Anambra State, causing panic but no casualties were recorded in the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/panic-as-petrol-tanker-catches-fire-in-anambra/
A petrol tanker caught fire at Pillars Energy Filling Station, near Onitsha's Stock Exchange, causing panic and traffic obstruction in Anambra State's commercial hub. The incident, which occurred late Monday, prompted authorities to cordon off the area, with emergency responders rushing to the scene. No casualties were reported, but thick flames and a loud explosion raised fears of an explosion.
Eyewitnesses said the driver fled immediately after the tanker caught fire, burning part of the filling station. Anambra State Fire Service arrived on Tuesday and quickly mobilized firefighters and firefighting equipment. The fire service confirmed the incident and stated that no lives were lost. Officials advised the public to remain calm and go about their day, emphasizing that fire can be prevented.
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