Two dead as petrol tanker explodes in Delta

At least two persons reportedly died in a petrol tanker explosion in Agbor town under Ika LGA of Delta state.

Bright Edafe, the police spokesperson in Delta, told TheCable that the tanker exploded near the Orogodo River along the old Lagos Asaba expressway after the driver lost control of the vehicle.

The police spokesperson said the fire affected two other vehicles and buildings belonging to First Bank and Access Bank branches in the area.

“Two deaths were recorded so far. First Bank and Access Bank were touched by the fire, and two vehicles were burnt,” Edafe said.

“The incident happened close to Orogodo River along old Lagos Asaba Express Road.”