Kehinde Fajobi
At least five people lost their lives, and property worth millions of naira, including two banks, were destroyed following a petrol tanker explosion on Sunday in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The incident occurred along Old Asaba-Lagos Road when a petrol tanker overturned while attempting a turn near First Bank.
An eyewitness explained, “We were told that the petrol tanker fell by the First Bank in Agbor when the driver tried to make a turn at the old Lagos/Asaba road.”
He described the aftermath as catastrophic. “As I ran to the scene to find out, it was devastating. Five people have been confirmed dead while property, including two banks, were still burning.”
The witness also criticised the lack of immediate emergency response.
“We are yet to see firefighters at the scene; the fire is still burning as I speak to you now.”
The explosion has left a trail of destruction, with families mourning their losses and communities calling for improved safety measures and emergency response systems.