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Another petrol laden Tanker Explodes in Benue State

Last updated: April 20, 2021 7:08 pm
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Barely 2 days after a tanker conveying diesel exploded killing 12 persons and destroying over 70 shops in Oshigbudu Agatu local council of Benue State another tanker laden with petrol reportedly crashed at the same spot.

Although no life was lost in this latest incident which caused additional damage in the area this recurring incident has continued to raise concern with residents calling on the Federal Government and well spirited individuals to come to their aid

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Parts of Oshigbudu town in Agatu local government of the State reduced to rumbles following Sundays tanker explosion which occurred close to a petrol station that triggered multiple explosions claiming several lives with quite a number hospitalized.

The ripple effect equally wrecked significant havoc on businesses as well as residential areas.

It was therefore quite disturbing when yet another explosion rocked the town barely 2 days later.

Indeed one too many explosions raising concerns as to whether or not the drivers adhere to safety precautions.

(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)

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