Daily Post
There was panic at Aroma junction in Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday after a tanker-laden truck lost its two rear tires and ran into the wall of the flyover.
The accident prompted traders and residents to flee the area.
DAILY POST gathered that the accident happened while the tanker was on its way from Enugu.
The panic may not be unconnected to the recent explosion of a tanker, which was discharging fuel in a petrol station, which caused a huge commotion, and later led to the burning down of the fuel station.
Meanwhile, firefighters in Anambra have assured that there is no cause for alarm. The fire chief in Anambra said his men have been mobilized to the scene, just in case of an explosion, but further assured that the tanker has been found not to be loaded with petroleum product.
A statement by the Anambra State Fire Service boss, Chief Engr Martin Agbili said: “Please stop the panic, there is no cause for alarm at Aroma, Awka. the tanker is empty of any petroleum product…
