Two Dead As Tanker Exploded In Rivers State
Two persons have feared dead after a tanker laden with gas exploded in Rivers State. The state police command has confirmed the incident in which some other people suffered from varying degrees of injuries.
The tanker was conveying liquefied natural gas (LNG) when it exploded Obiri-Ikwerre flyover along the East-West on the outskirts of Port Harcourt in Rivers State.
The state police command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the accident saying, “Yes I can confirm that two persons died in the tanker fire. Myself and the Commissioner of Police are on the ground as I speak to you.”
“The fire has been put out but the area is still dangerous because the gas is still leaking.”
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