Tanker fire in Cross River kills one and injures another
One person has died and another suffered serious injuries after a petroleum tanker overturned and caught fire opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat in Cross River State, according to the state police command. The blaze spread to nearby shops and buildings, prompting police and fire-service responses and a public safety warning.
One person has died and another sustained serious injuries after a petroleum tanker overturned and caught fire in Odukpani, Cross River State, the state police command said in an update. The crash occurred on Saturday, October 4, opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat. The tanker was carrying petroleum product when it was involved in a road accident, overturned and caught fire.
According to police spokesman Eitokpah Sunday, the flames spread to nearby shops and buildings. The command initially reported that no death had been confirmed, with shops and vehicles affected, but later updated the toll. The tanker’s driver was reportedly caught in the fire, rescued and taken to hospital for treatment.
The police said another person suffered serious injuries and was receiving medical care. Officers from the Odukpani Division were deployed to secure the area, maintain public safety and prevent further harm. The Fire Service was also alerted to contain and extinguish the blaze.
The police urged residents and other members of the public to stay away from the immediate area. It said emergency responders needed unhindered access to the scene. The command said further information would be released as it became verified.
The supplied account did not provide details about the identities of the deceased or injured person, or the circumstances that led to the crash.
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