A petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, a few kilometres from the city of Enugu, on Saturday claimed an undetermined number of lives.
However, it was reported that the fire catastrophe may have claimed the lives of over ten people.
It was reported that a truck carrying petrol burst on the heavily used road at approximately 11:30 in the morning.
Witnesses reported that the explosion had catastrophic repercussions, killing numerous people and destroying numerous surrounding automobiles.
Rescue efforts were alleged to have been hampered by the fire’s severity.
It is thought that those who were inside the cars that were trapped in the fire were among the victims who were allegedly burned beyond recognition.
The cause of the explosion and the number of casualties have not yet been confirmed by the police or road safety authorities.