Five lives were lost, and 120 vehicles burnt, in the unfortunate fire incident along Akpajo section, of the East-West Road in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, South-South Nigeria.
Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara gave the official figures while providing update on the deadly incident that occurred when a petrol-laden truck exploded after colliding with another heavy-duty truck in traffic.
The Governor says he is saddened by the fact that the tragic fire incident could have been avoided if the motorists involved had exercised caution.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)