Two persons are feared useless following a petroleum tanker explosion in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The incident occurred after a collision alongside the Old Lagos–Asaba Road, close to Okoh Junction, triggering a hearth that destroyed a number of vehicles and broken properties.
TVC News reported on Sunday, October 18, 2026, that the explosion brought on vital destruction in the world, though the identities of the victims weren’t disclosed.
“Several vehicles were destroyed and properties damaged in the fire, which broke out after a collision along the Old Lagos–Asaba Road, near Okoh Junction,” the report said.
The incident comes barely days after an identical tanker explosion in Oluku, Edo State, elevating additional considerations in regards to the risks related to highway accidents involving gasoline tankers.
“Eyewitnesses and victims recount the terrifying moments and the destruction left behind,” TVC News reported.
As of the time of publication, there was no additional data on the precise reason for the collision, the extent of the accidents sustained or whether or not emergency responders had confirmed the reported fatalities.
Authorities are but to supply additional particulars on the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
