On Saturday January 25, 2025 tragedy struck in Enugu when a petrol tanker exploded along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu -Onitsha Expressway, killing at least 15 people, including three children.
The explosion, which occurred around 11:30am, caused widespread panic, affecting another petrol tanker and razing six other vehicles.
It was not clear how the incident happened but witnesses revealed that the explosion occurred when a fuel-laden tanker fell while navigating down the hilly busy expressway.
They described the blast as devastating, saying that the ensuing fire also gutted another truck behind it, leading to the escalation if the fire.
Rescue efforts were hindered by the intensity of the fire, making it difficult for bystanders to access the scene.
