Tanker fire claims six, razes 30 buildings in Kwara

A petrol tanker on Wednesday exploded, killing six persons and razing about 30 buildings in Jebba town, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The petrol tanker reportedly lost control and spilled its content while ramming into residential buildings.

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The accident resulted in an explosion, which burnt down about 30 houses, shops and killed at least six persons, according to eyewitness account. It was later brought under control by the state fire service, which promptly responded to the incident.

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq described the incident as “devastating and sad.”