2 petrol tankers explode at Adamawa filling station
A fire engulfed two petrol-laden tankers at an MRS filling station along Numan Road, opposite Jezco filling station near Yola International Airport on Tuesday.
The fire led to the blocking of the road into Yola, the state capital, as curious onlookers gathered to witness the blaze, ignoring the associated dangers.
As of the latest update, the fire had consumed both fuel tankers. Emergency responders from the fire service arrived at the scene and began efforts to control the flames, but it appeared they had run out of water. Security personnel were also present to secure the area.
This tanker explosion comes at a time when petrol has become a highly sought-after commodity in Nigeria, which is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation.
Earlier in January 2025, a petrol-laden tanker explosion along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway claimed the lives of at least 11 people, triggered by brake failure and the subsequent spill and explosion of the tanker’s contents. Additionally, a tragic incident on January 18, 2025, saw 86 fatalities and 55 injuries when people were scooping fuel from a fallen tanker in Niger State.
Earlier in the month, five people died in the Agbor area of Delta State when another petrol tanker lost control and exploded. In October 2024, a fuel tanker explosion in Jigawa State killed over 170 people, with many others injured. Similarly, a collision between a fuel tanker and a passenger truck in northwestern Niger State in September 2024 led to the deaths of 59 individuals.
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