Weeks after two fuel tankers fell in Onitsha, Anambra State resulting in loss of property, another fuel tanker has fallen in the commercial city.
The tanker fell on Thursday around 1 pm on the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway.
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According to eyewitnesses, the incident sent residents scampering for safety.
Police in Anambra have confirmed the incident in a statement.
Spokesman for the command, Haruna Mohammed, advised commuters to use other routes.
“A tanker loaded with PMS just fell into a ditch along Onitsha/Enugu Expressway by Chipex Filling station,” the statement said.
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“The PMS is spilling out at the time of making this report. It is highly advisable you alert residents in the area through your medium to stay clear from the area in order to prevent any disaster.
“Police patrol teams have cordoned the area and Fire Service Department was equally contacted to be on standby in order to prevent fire incident.”
