No fewer than two persons were confirmed dead and six others injured, when a tanker bearing petrol fell at Amawbia Roundabout in Awka and went up in flames on Saturday night.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt from eyewitnesses that at least eight vehicles and some residential buildings within the vicinity were also destroyed in the inferno.

Eyewitness account said that the fire occurred in front of the Amawbia Fire Service and near the Police Headquarters, Anambra Governor’s Lodge and other public buildings.

Narrating his experience, one of the victims, Mr Paul Igwemma, whose car got burnt in the fire, said the tanker was negotiating a bend when it fell and subsequently burst into flames.

Igwemma, who was full of praises to God, said he had to abandon his vehicle and ran for his dear life.

“I saw the vehicle trying to negotiate to this direction and all of a sudden the tank fell and hit the pavement of the roundabout so I immediately out of my car.

“Few seconds after, there was an explosion accompanied by fire and as you can see, my car is burnt beyond recognition, together with about ten other vehicles,” he said.

An eyewitness, Mary Anyaora, who was seen weeping at the scene, said the number of casualties could still be more.

Anyaora said that many more people were still trapped in their buildings and might not be able to escape from the fire.
She said that the effect of the fire could have been minimal, if there was an immediate intervention from the Fire Service.

Confirming the incident, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), blamed the incident on careless driving on the part of the tanker driver.

Kumapayi said that two persons died, while six others sustained injuries with eight vehicles burnt beyond recognition.

“The driver did not stop when the tank fell, the incident happened in front of the Fire Service and fire fighters were still making efforts to put out the fire,” he said.

NAN reports that the fire was still raging at the time of filing the report, while men of the fire service were seen battling to put it out.

Source:
http://www.insiderpostonline.com/news/two-dead-6-injured-in-petrol-tanker-fire-in-awka/

Eyewitness account said that the fire occurred in front of the Amawbia Fire Service and near the Police Headquarters.





In front of the state fire service? Good Lord!
Negotiating a bend or Negotiating with our police?

May the souls of the departed rest peacefully.

What a sad incident!!
May the soul of the departed Rest in Peace.

The driver did not stop when the tank fell, the incident happened in front of the Fire Service and fire fighters were still making efforts to put out the fire,” he said.

IRONY OF LIFE!

This is disheartening. RIP

Barondenigeria:
Igwemma, who was full of praises to God, said he had to abandon his vehicle and ran for his dear life.

“I saw the vehicle trying to negotiate to this direction and all of a sudden the tank fell and hit the pavement of the roundabout so I immediately ran out of my car.

“Few seconds after, there was an explosion accompanied by fire and as you can see, my car is burnt beyond recognition, together with about ten other vehicles,” he said

Now about this man.... . I will call him a wise one

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What a sad incident!!

May the soul of the departed Rest in Peace.

You're always on every thread even early in the morning

Wount you goan start preparing Suya for those that want to eat at night

This Sunday morning God help us

So SAD ...........



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You're always on every thread even early in the morning
Wount you goan start preparing Suya for those that want to eat at night

Bring your plate our dear and good friend , FOOD IS READY! .
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RIP to the dead’s and quick recovery to the injured people

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You're always on every thread even early in the morning

Wount you goan start preparing Suya for those that want to eat at night

is it your PHONE/ DATA using.

Jeez!

RIP to the dead....

May the injured recover in one piece, Amen!

Negotiating a bend. That roundabout is near the police headquarters and also near the governor's lodge

JasonScoolari:
Eyewitness account said that the fire occurred in front of the Amawbia Fire Service and near the Police Headquarters.





In front of the state fire service? Good Lord!
Negotiating a bend or Negotiating with our police?

May the souls of the departed rest peacefully.

Buhari caused it ...

JasonScoolari:
Eyewitness account said that the fire occurred in front of the Amawbia Fire Service and near the Police Headquarters.





In front of the state fire service? Good Lord!
Negotiating a bend or Negotiating with our police?

May the souls of the departed rest peacefully.

what do u mean? Fire fighters are already on ground doing their job,do u expect them to miraculously prevent the occurrence?pls let increase our praising spirit than criticism

Barondenigeria:
No fewer than two persons were confirmed dead and six others injured, when a tanker bearing petrol fell at Amawbia Roundabout in Awka and went up in flames on Saturday night.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt from eyewitnesses that at least eight vehicles and some residential buildings within the vicinity were also destroyed in the inferno.

Eyewitness account said that the fire occurred in front of the Amawbia Fire Service and near the Police Headquarters, Anambra Governor’s Lodge and other public buildings.

Narrating his experience, one of the victims, Mr Paul Igwemma, whose car got burnt in the fire, said the tanker was negotiating a bend when it fell and subsequently burst into flames.

Igwemma, who was full of praises to God, said he had to abandon his vehicle and ran for his dear life.

“I saw the vehicle trying to negotiate to this direction and all of a sudden the tank fell and hit the pavement of the roundabout so I immediately out of my car.

“Few seconds after, there was an explosion accompanied by fire and as you can see, my car is burnt beyond recognition, together with about ten other vehicles,” he said.

An eyewitness, Mary Anyaora, who was seen weeping at the scene, said the number of casualties could still be more.

Anyaora said that many more people were still trapped in their buildings and might not be able to escape from the fire.
She said that the effect of the fire could have been minimal, if there was an immediate intervention from the Fire Service.

Confirming the incident, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), blamed the incident on careless driving on the part of the tanker driver.

Kumapayi said that two persons died, while six others sustained injuries with eight vehicles burnt beyond recognition.

“The driver did not stop when the tank fell, the incident happened in front of the Fire Service and fire fighters were still making efforts to put out the fire,” he said.

NAN reports that the fire was still raging at the time of filing the report, while men of the fire service were seen battling to put it out.

Source:
http://www.insiderpostonline.com/news/two-dead-6-injured-in-petrol-tanker-fire-in-awka/

This is not the picture. The trailer tried turning at amawbia round about, the back fell off. The driver drove away with the head and was stopped by the police. The next dat was heard was a loud explosion. The police and driver ran away. Many ppl were roasted including a suya seller around dat area!!

Over 7 people wer roasted to death and several sustained fire burns. It's a pity