The tanker had a head-on collision with another truck
Audio By Carbonatix
A tanker truck loaded with petrol exploded in the Nigerian city of Lagos, killing at least six people.
Officials said the tanker had a head-on collision with another truck with the resulting blaze destroying both vehicles.
A motorbike rider caught in the flames was among the victims of the Sunday evening incident.
Nigeria has seen frequent deadly road accidents and explosions involving fuel tankers in recent years.
Road accidents in Nigeria are mostly blamed on bad roads, disregard for traffic regulations and poor maintenance of vehicles.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
2 minutes -
Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying ‘grudge’
17 minutes -
Antoine Semenyo has no England regrets ahead of World Cup Sshowdown: “I could never say no to Ghana”
19 minutes -
NDC names national headquarters after Jerry John Rawlings on 79th birthday
22 minutes -
Over 1,000 patients diagnosed in Ghana Eye Project’s free screening at Oyibi
27 minutes -
GIPC woos Canadian investors for value addition in key industrial sectors
1 hour -
Up to 90% of children with sickle cell risk early death without timely care — Dr Bankas warns
1 hour -
Haruna Iddrisu empowers GES to clamp down on post-WASSCE celebrations in schools
1 hour -
NACOC arrests three in Volta Region cannabis production and storage raid
2 hours -
PAC Vice Chair raises alarm over stalled corruption prosecutions, calls for stronger enforcement
2 hours -
Compassion International graduates urged to avoid deviant behaviour as they transition to independent life
2 hours -
GES to set up committee to regulate celebrations on SHS campuses
2 hours -
School environment is for learning, not post-WASSCE celebrations – Haruna Iddrisu
2 hours -
School heads risk removal over extravagant student celebrations GES warns
2 hours -
Gov’t moves to tackle student misconduct as education minister announces national forum
2 hours