No fewer than 79 vehicles were destroyed in the fire incident that occurred Friday on the Eleme
axis of the East-West Road. While the actual number of deaths is unknown, it was gathered that not less than seven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
All the vehicles affected were said to be in a queue around Indorama Gate and Akpajo Bridge
when the incident happened. It was learnt that a truck had hit a fuel-laden tanker that was carrying Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, leading to the inferno. An eyewitness who simply identified himself as Deeyah said many vehicles that were affected made efforts to escape but could not.
