Fuel Tanker Explode In Enugu Express – 2 Drivers Died
2 Drivers Burnt To Ashes In Tanker Explosion – Breaking News
A fuel tanker explosion that occurred along Abakaliki/ Enugu express road yesterday burnt to ashes a welder popularly known as best Brian, whose shop was located at Afikpo Abakaliki.
Investigation revealed that the tanker driver was said to be returning from Cross River state where he went to off-load part of the fuel to the owner. It was further gathered that the tanker had a burst tyre but the driver tried to stop when a car belonging to the welder with the registration number APP 607 AR rammed into it and went aflame.
The tanker exploded immediately and both of them got burnt beyond recognition. The welder was trapped inside his car but the driver who jumped out, trying to wage the tanker was caught by the flame and later died in the hospital.