CONFLAGRATION AT ODUKPANI, CROSS RIVER STATE
There are fears that many people have lost
their lives after a petroleum tanker burst into flames at the Odukpani Local
Government Area of Cross River state.
Channels Television gathered that some of the
residents were scooping fuel from a fallen petroleum tanker when the explosion
occurred.
The tanker laden with PMS was reportedly heading
outside the state capital when it suddenly lost balance towards the Federal
Housing Estate along the Odukpani axis of the highway and fell off.
Dozens were said to have rushed down to scoop
the spilled product which later resulted in an explosion leaving many burnt
beyond recognition.
Majority of the victims are said to have
sustained third-degree injuries and are currently at the University of Calabar
Teaching Hospital.
As of the time of filing this report, the
number of casualties recorded could not be ascertained.
Attempts are being made to reach relevant
authorities to get a clearer insight into the unfortunate incident.
Below are some more photos from the scene,
some pictures have been purposely left out because of their graphic nature.


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