Ondo State: Several confirmed dead after fuel tanker explosion in Ore

Many people were presumed dead after a tanker explosion in Ore, Odigbo Local Council, Ondo State.

Map of Ondo State
Map of Ondo State. Photo: researchgate.net

The explosion occurred while some inhabitants of the region were scooping fuel, believed to be petrol, from an overturned truck.

It is believed that the explosion was caused by a spark from a phone held by one of the people scooping petrol spilt from a tanker.

Sources say a pregnant, 3 children and many others have lost their lives in the inferno.

“Three children died, and we have counted over 15 bodies. A pregnant woman that wanted to buy the fuel also died. The money is still with her.”

Ezekiel SonAllah, the FRSC sector commander, confirmed the incident. pmnewsnigeria.com

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