Many may have lost their lives as a result of an explosion from a petrol tanker around Odukpani Local Government, in Cross River state. The tanker had initially lost its balance and tumbled while on speed. However, it was not gutted by fire immediately.
The explosion later occurred while some residents were busy fetching fuel from the tanker. As at now, the number of those affected by the incident is yet to be Known.
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