A tragic incident has unfolded in Rivers State, as reports emerge of a tanker explosion in the state capital, Port Harcourt, resulting in multiple casualties. According to Vanguard, the explosion occurred on the Eleme section of the East-West Road, with the exact number of casualties yet to be determined.
The explosion, which occurred around 9:45 pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, involved a tanker carrying petroleum products and impacted other vehicles in a traffic queue. The incident took place near the Indorama Petrochemical Company along the Akpojo-Onne axis of the East-West Road, posing a risk to critical national assets.
Eyewitnesses described hearing two loud explosions, followed by chaos and shouts. Thick smoke and flames were visible from a distance, indicating the severity of the situation. Authorities are working to assess the extent of the damage and provide assistance to those affected by this devastating event.
