Tag: Fuel Tanker
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Just In: Many feared dead as fuel tanker explodes in Ilorin
Several people have been killed following a devastating fuel tanker explosion in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.
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Fuel tanker owners to lose N300bn over proposed truck ban
National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), has expressed fear over the Federal Government’s plan to ban 60,000 litres capacity tankers, following the rising cases of accidents involving fuel tankers. NARTO President, Yusuf Othman in an interview NAN in Abuja on Sunday, said s
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2 die as fuel tanker explodes along Abakaliki-Afikpo highway
Two persons have lost their lives in a fuel-laden tanker explosion on Abakaliki–Onueke-Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi. Mr Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
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BREAKING: Fuel tanker explodes, razes buildings in Ogun
Ten buildings were consumed by fire when a tanker laden with 45, 000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit crashed, spilling its content at Ifo in Ogun. A statement issued on Saturday in Lagos by Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Zonal Coordinator, South West, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said the incident occured at about 7.00 a.m. on…
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JUST IN: Senate to honour brave Ejiro who averted danger by diverting fuel laden tanker on fire to riverside in Delta
The Senate has resolved to honour Ejiro Otarigho, the brave tanker driver who drove a burning tanker from the danger zone to avert a tragic fire incident in Agbarho, Delta State. It also recommended Ejiro to President Muhammadu Buhari for National Honours. This followed a motion moved by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege…
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Vehicles burnt as fuel tanker explodes in Oyo
There was panic around NTA Road, in Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday night as a petrol-laden tanker exploded in the area.
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BREAKING: Panic as fuel tanker explodes on Otedola bridge
There has been heavy traffic at the Berger-Alausa-Magodo axis of Lagos State after a fuel tanker expoded on Otedola bridge, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Saturday. TheNewsGuru reports that the incident happened a few minutes to 6pm. The occurrence caused fear on the expressway as many vehicles made U-turn in a bid to avoid being submerged…
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JUST IN: Fuel tanker explodes in Ibadan
A fully loaded petrol tanker has exploded at Total Filling Station, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State. The tanker while trying to maneuver in the axis fell off the ditch, while fuel licked out. Firefighters on rescue mission are at the location trying to put out the fire. Meanwhile, the level of casualties cannot be ascertained as…
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BREAKING: Fuel tanker falls in Lagos
A tanker carrying 45,000 litres of petrol has fallen sideways in Anthony Village, Gbagada area of Lagos. LASEMA spokesperson Nosa Okunbor confirmed the sad incident. He said the LASEMA response team undertaking a recovery operation as at the time of filing this report. …Details later
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BREAKING: Another fuel tanker falls in Onitsha
An articulated tanker loaded with PMS reportedly fell into a ditch along Onitsha/Enugu expressway in Onitsha, Anambra state. The tanker was said to have split its content along the drainages, close to Chipex filling station. There was record of casualties as at time of filing this report. The police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed PPRO, confirmed the…