Many people have been reportedly burnt to death in a petrol tanker accident that occurred on Saturday at Ugwu Onyeama, located in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The incident, which happened just a few kilometers from the Enugu metropolis, has left many feared dead. While the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, eyewitness accounts suggest that the death toll may exceed 10.
However, no official statement has been made by emergency responders to verify these figures.
The explosion reportedly took place around 11:30 a.m. when a petrol-laden tanker burst into flames on a busy road. Witnesses described the scene as catastrophic, with the fire destroying numerous vehicles and leaving several people trapped in the blaze.
An eyewitness, a tanker driver, told DAILY POST; “Yes, there was a big tragedy this afternoon at Ugwu Onyeama Federal Highway. A tanker carrying premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol, fell on the hilly road and spilled the product.
“Unfortunately, it caught fire and all the vehicles plying the road at the time caught fire and burned people beyond recognition.
“As I am speaking with you, over 10 people including children have been burnt beyond recognition. Some have just been loaded in a pick-up van to the morgue now. So many others were loaded in a vehicle and taken to a morgue earlier.
“As we speak, there’s no road through Ugwu Onyeama.
“I am trapped somewhere in Ngwo. The situation is tragic. The second lane of the road is impassable. The fire raged along the road leading to Agu-abor.”
