2 pupil killed as overhead water tank falls into classroom

The two pupils were killed when an overhead Tank filled with water fell into a classroom while the pupils were learning in their classrooms.

The incident occurred at Royal Kings Foundation nursery and primary school Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North LGA of Anambra state. Meanwhile, sources had reported that there was another fuel tanker explosion at the Abule Osun bus station in the Ojo barracks area of the Badagry expressway, Lagos state. The tanker which exploded on Thursday, February 6, was laden with 11,000 litres of diesel.

2 pupil killed as overhead water tank falls into classroom The incident was which was confirmed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), occurred close to a construction yard of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).

2 pupil killed as overhead water tank falls into classroom Olufemi Osanyintolu, the director-general of LASEMA, said that the disaster took place after the rear spring of the vehicle broke off while it was on top speed. Although firefighters are still battling to put out the flames, no official statement has been made as to any recorded casualty or loss of property. sources had also reported that a tanker loaded with fuel had exploded inside a mechanic village in Amawbia, Awka South local government area of Anambra state.

The explosion happened at about 2.45 pm on the Amawbia bypass by Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka on Tuesday, January 14. An eye-witness quoted in the report said the fire was still raging, but added that no casualty has been confirmed. Anambra state police command spokesman, Haruna Mohammed, has also confirmed the incident. His words:

"A tanker has just exploded inside a mechanic workshop at Amawbia bypass, Enugu - Onitsha Expressway Awka. I thought it was fireworks - Suspect with explosives in Winners Chapel opens up.