Three petrol stations were on Tuesday rescued by men of the Fire Service in a petrol tanker explosion at the popular Immigration Junction, along Awka-Enugu expressway in Awka, Anambra State.
Two persons, the driver and his conductor, also escaped the inferno which occurred around 6.50 am.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the speeding tanker laden with oil lost control and crashed while attempting to make a U-turn at the junction.
“The tanker suddenly went up in flames while the driver and conductor took to their heels,” one of them said.
Confirming the incident, Fire Chief, Engr Martin Agbili blamed the cause of the incident on over-speeding.
He said no life was lost in the inferno, adding that three petrol filling stations within the area were saved from the fire.
He said: “At about 0607hrs (6:07am) of today Tuesday 15-11-2022, Anambra State Fire Service, received a distress call of a fallen petrol tanker fire of 45,000litres capacity.
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“Immediately, our fearless and tireless Firefighters and firefighting truck arrived scene of fire led by Fire Chief Agbili Martin Agility.
“There was no loss of life. The driver and conductor of the tanker could not be found and probably, and they were able to escape.
“The firefighting operation was very successful as we fought the fire to stand still.
Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adeoye Irelewuyi while also confirming the incident, warned motorists to desist from overspeeding and observe recommended speed limits.