A fuel tanker carrying 40,000 litres of fuel crashed and exploded in Niger State on Monday evening, injuring the driver and his motorboy.
Key Details:
1. Incident Location: The accident occurred along the Agaie-Lapai Road in Niger State.
2. Cause of Crash: The tanker’s front tyre burst, causing the vehicle to lose control and crash into a nearby drainage.
3. Injuries: The driver and motorboy sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
4. No Fatalities: Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident.
This incident comes just a week after a similar tanker explosion in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area, which claimed over 100 lives. The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the incident and stated that the road was temporarily closed to prevent further accidents.
Source: Punch
