BREAKING: Panic As Tanker Explodes In Edo, Several Feared Dead

Panic erupted along the Benin-Lagos Expressway near Oluku in Benin City, Edo State, following a petrol tanker explosion that reportedly left several people feared dead and destroyed property.
The explosion occurred after a tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, reportedly fell and spilled its contents, attracting people who rushed to scoop the product before the tanker burst into flames.
An eyewitness said the incident triggered a fire that engulfed the vicinity, leaving several people reportedly burnt beyond recognition.
Shops and buildings in the area were also said to have been affected as residents and traders fled for safety. The casualty figu...