BREAKING (DELTA): Drivers, Others Feared Dead As Tankers Go Up In Flames | DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Jan 27, 2022
Two persons, a trailer driver and his conductor have been reported dead around Ohoror junction along the East-West road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
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DAILY POST gathered that the deceased were burnt beyond recognition.
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Three trailers and a crude oil-laden tanker were also burnt down completely.
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The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, January 27.
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It was learnt that a trailer conveying granite was trying to overtake the tanker ladened with crude oil when it clashed with the tanker and it went up in flames.
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At the time of filing this report, the fire was still on as firefighters were battling to quench the raging inferno.
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The Delta State Police Command led by CP Ari Muhammed Ali, confirmed the report in a telephone chat with DAILY POST through the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe.
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The police imagemaker said, "It's confirmed, but the report I got is one person that died.
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— Faith Ukanwa