Eleven Fuel Scoopers Burnt To Death In Abuja Tanker Explosion
LAGOS FEBRUARY 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An oil tanker exploded killing no fewer than ten people, leaving others badly injured in Abuja.
The explosion happened in the Gawu area of Abaji Local Government Area of
the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The incident happened on Sunday when a tanker was trying to avoid colliding
with a truck.
After noticing that the oil was leaking, some residents of the area came out
with jerry cans and buckets to loot.
The leaking fuel caught fire and killed three Almajirai and eight others,
including a woman.
The Federal Road Safety Commission’s (FRSC) commandant in Abuja, Wobin Gora,
confirmed the incident.
He confirmed that 11 people were burnt to death, while 10 others sustained
injuries.
”Eight men and two women who sustained burns have been rushed to the
hospital for further treatment.
Eleven were burnt to death due to the explosion,” Gora said.
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