Fire explosion opposite Oando filling station in upper mission, Benin City caused a huge loss to lives and properties.
Yesterday, a fuel tanker, while trying to cut corners to a path, fell down at Upper Mission road close to Oando filling station in Benin City, which caused a heavy leak of fuel (PMS) from the tank.
This morning as individuals were busy fetching fuel from the scene, vehicles were being controlled to follow a path to prevent them from passing through the area affected (covered with fuel).
Meanwhile a taxi driver out of impatience, left the path he was supposed to follow and passss through the road with fuel deposit.
Unfortunately, as he was driving through his car exhaust scratched the road floor (coal tar) covered with fuel and immediately caused a huge fire explosion.
The fire covered houses, stores and other buildings in the area causing threat and huge damage to lives and properties.
No news has been heard on the estimated property and lives at stake
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