At least five people were killed after a petrol truck toppled and detonated on the Warri-Sapele road in Delta State.
The petrol tanker toppled and exploded on Friday morning near Ometan crossroads on the dilapidated and congested Warri-Sapele route.
According to reports, a woman and a kid were among those killed when the fuel-laden tanker lost control and crashed, spilling its contents on the road before blowing up.
The fuel truck explosion caused houses and businesses to burn down. Meanwhile, the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has gone to the location of the event.