Three Killed As Petrol Tanker Explodes In Kogi
Scene of the explosion of the petrol tanker in Felele, Lokoja, Kogi State capital. PHOTO: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels TVThree people were killed on Monday morning following a petrol tanker explosion in the Felele area, Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.
An eyewitness told Channels Television that the accident occurred after the brake of the trailer failed and the driver lost control. The tanker then rammed into a motorcycle resulting in multiple accidents and eventual explosion of the fuel-laden tanker.The tricycle rider was burnt beyond recognition in the inferno.
The Federal Fire Service sent to cover the Kogi election later came to the scene to put out the fire.See photos from the accident below…
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