TRAGIC: 15 people dead as petrol tanker explodes in Apapa (See Photos)

by Oke Efagene

About 15 people are said to have lost their lives, after a fully loaded petrol tanker exploded at Olodi Apapa in Lagos State yesterday night.

It was learnt that the explosion led to massive destruction of buildings and vehicles within the affected area.

The tragic incident was said to have occurred during discharge operation from an oil barge into a facility at a tank farm.

According to ThisDay report:

Sources said that the incident occurred during discharge operation from  an oil barge into a facility  at a  tank farm.

The source added that the explosion was caused by an improper handling of the discharge operation.

Thisday could not however confirm the death of the 15 persons  said to have been affected in the sad incident.

 

 

– [Photo credit: H/T LIB]

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