Dozens of persons are feared burnt to death after a tanker carrying petroleum products burst into flames along the Eleme axis of the East-West road in Rivers state on Friday night April 26.
The devastating incident was said to have also destroyed dozens of vehicles and goods worth millions.
Reports suggest that the tragedy was triggered when a tanker, navigating the dilapidated road, was hit by another heavy-duty vehicle, igniting flames and an explosion.
The ensuing inferno engulfed more than 50 vehicles on the road at the time, with some occupants trapped and unable to escape the fire, which spread rapidly.
