Fuel tanker disasters kill 3,445 in string of deadly blazes

Fuel tanker disasters kill 3,445 in string of deadly blazes

15-year-data shows carnage on Nigeria roads exacerbated by potholes, drivers’ recklessness, fuel scooping at crash sites, other factors

VANGUARD

Nigeria’s roads have become a killing field, with fuel tanker crashes and fires claiming thousands of lives over the past 15 years.

The statistics are staggering: About 3,445 people, according to data independently collected by Sunday Vanguard, lost their lives in the crashes, leaving behind grieving families and shattered communities.

The sheer scale of the tragedy is a damning indictment of the country’s transportation infrastructure and the lax safety standards that have allowed these disasters to occur with alarming frequency.

The human cost is incalculable, but the economic toll is also significant.

The destruction of property, loss of livelihoods, and the strain on emergency services all take a heavy toll on the nation’s resources.

Tankers play a crucial role in the transportation of petroleum products across the country, but frequent accidents involving them — often accompanied by fires and explosions — remain a persistent danger.

Sadly, despite the high frequency of the crashes, there is a notable lack of adequate data to study and understand the pattern of petroleum tanker accidents in the country.

This has made it challenging for relevant stakeholders to implement effective strategies for preventing these incidents.

The economic toll of the accidents is also substantial, as they often result in the destruction of property, including homes, businesses and vehicles, worth billions of naira.

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