20 killed, others injured in Delta tanker explosion

At least 20 persons were reportedly burnt to death when a tanker laden with petroleum product exploded around Koko Junction section of the Benin/Saepele Expressway in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. But the Police confirmed that three people were burnt beyond recognition in the tanker explosion which left many other victims with injuries. Eyewitnesses said that the incident occurred at about 11.00 a.m when the tanker laden with petroleum product suddenly fell as the driver was manoeuvring a bad portion of the express road. Consequently, the petroleum…

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