A tanker explosion killed a driver and a conductor opposite the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, office along the Ihiala-Onitsha Road in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno, confirmed the incident on Sunday in Awka, the state capital.
Asekhauno stated that the incident involved a commercial tanker with no registration number, conveying inflammable content, and a motorcycle with no registration number.
“Eyewitnesses said the tanker driver, who was speeding, lost control and rammed into a roadside barricade before an explosion occurred, which also affected a motorcycle trailing behind.
“The explosion led to the deaths of the tanker driver and his conductor, while the motorcycle rider sustained injuries and was rescued.
“A total of three male adults were involved in the crash, with two fatalities recorded while one injured victim was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala, for treatment,” she said.
According to her, FRSC rescue operatives, alongside personnel of the fire service, responded promptly to the incident and successfully extinguished the fire.
The Sector Commander sympathised with the families of the deceased, urging motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits and remain attentive while driving to prevent avoidable crashes.
