Photo of the crash scene and men of the state fire service spraying water around the petrol tanker to prevent a fire outbreak. Credit: Anambra Fire Service
There was panic along the Onitsha-Owerri Road near the Army Checkpoint in Ihiala, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday after a fully loaded petrol tanker fell by the roadside, obstructing traffic and raising fears of an explosion.
The incident, which occurred around 2 pm, was reportedly caused by a steering-system failure that made the tanker lose control and overturn. No casualty was recorded.
The accident forced authorities to cordon off the affected lane and divert traffic as emergency responders moved to the scene to prevent a possible fire outbreak.
Men of the Anambra State Fire Service were immediately deployed to the scene and were seen spraying water around the tanker to neutralise any ignition source.
