Two persons were killed while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a tanker exploded at the Agu-Awka axis of Awka on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
The tanker loaded with diesel exploded and began to burn when it collided with a truck carrying bags of animal feeds at 11:26 p.m. on Thursday.
Confirming the incident, the Chief Fire Officer of Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, said the injured victims were rushed to a hospital for medical attention.
Mr Chiketa, who was at the scene, said the fire service promptly mobilised firefighters and equipment to the scene following a distress call.
“I want to commend the firefighters for their prompt response and I urged motorists and other road users to exercise extreme caution, particularly when approaching sloping areas and when driving behind or around trucks conveying petroleum products.
