No less than 5 houses, 4 shops and 2 cars were destroyed in a fire from a tanker explosion when the contents spilled automotive gas oil in Edo state.
Reports say that the accident occurred over the weekend along Benin-Akure Road by Owan Bridge, Sobe Town in Owan West Local Government Of Edo state.
According to Daily Trust, the tanker conveying Automotive Gas Oil was coming from Benin City heading towards the Northern States along Benin-Akure Road by Owan Bridge when he lost control of the vehicle, veered off the road, spilled its contents and ignited a fire.
It was gathered that two cars, one motorcycle, five houses and four kiosks located on the expressway were destroyed by the fire.
The Edo state police commissioner, Muhammed Dankwara who confirmed the accident said no life was lost in the incident.
Dankwara, who was at the scene to access the level of damages, commended the Okomu oil firefighters for extinguishing the fire. He said five houses, four kiosks, two vehicles and a motorcycle were destroyed in the fire.
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