Petrol tanker explosion kills many, destroys buildings & properties in Edo

A petrol tanker fell and exploded at Upper Mission junction along the Benin-Auchi express road, Edo State this morning, and razed over four houses.  According to eyewitnesses, many people were killed and properties burnt in the inferno that ensued, while residents in nearby building started moving their belongings.

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