15 burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Enugu

A petrol tanker on Saturday exploded along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu -Onitsha Expressway, killing at least 15 people, including three children.
The explosion occurred around 11:30am, causing widespread panic. It also affected another petrol tanker and razed six other vehicles.
It was not clear how the incident happened but eyewitnesses said that the explosion occurred when a fuel-laden tanker fell while navigating down the hilly busy expressway.
They described the blast as devastating, saying that the ensuing fire also gutted another truck behind it, leading to the escalation if the fire.
Rescue efforts were hindered by the intensity of the fire, making it difficult for bystanders to access the scene.
Victims reportedly burnt beyond recognition were believed to be occupants of the vehicles caught in the inferno.
It was gathered that some of the victims were attempting to run away from the scene when they were caught by the fire.
Credit: The Nation