A tanker explosion occurred on the Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover along the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday, June 4. The incident, which took place around 9:30 am, involved a tanker believed to be carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The tanker fell over and exploded while attempting to navigate the roundabout.
The explosion's impact was felt kilometers away, with some residents reporting smashed windows and others feeling the vibrations. The Fire Service is currently working to extinguish the blaze, amidst a crowd of onlookers and heavy security presence.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that there were no casualties, as the driver managed to escape just before the blast. At the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the authorities.
