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Bad Road Cause Petrol Tanker Explosion in Upper Iweka, Onitsha, Shops, Buildings Razed

The prevailing bad network of roads in Anambra State caused a fire explosion at Onitsha, Anambra State on Friday morning as a petrol tanker laden with the Premium Motor Spirit fell and sparked fire at the popular Upper Iweka junction by the Onitsha-Owerri road axis of the commercial city.

The incident, which occurred around 8:30am in front of the Relief market, left many shops and buildings around the scene burnt.

An eyewitness said the incident was caused by the articulated truck which broke down at the bad portion of the busy Onitsha-Owerri expressway.

Already, the fire has caused serious traffic gridlock along the highway, as Fire service men both from Anambra and Delta states battled the raging fire.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident.

He said: “Information reveals that the cause of the fire is as a result of a tanker carrying fuel by Obodoukwu junction along Onitsha-Owerri road fell.

“The situation is under control and is closely monitored. The Police and fire service are currently on ground there.”

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