Petrol Tanker Falls On Benz Car In Abia, Kills Motorist

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A motorist has been reportedly killed in Abia state, following the fall of a fuel tanker belong to the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC).
The NNPC truck laden with over 40,000 litres of petrol, on Saturday night fell on a Mercedes Benz car and killed the occupant.

The tanker, with registration number XKN 222 SA and NNPC emblem, was said to be heading to Owerri, the Imo State capital before it lost control and fell in front of the Navy School of Finance and Logistics, Owerrinta in Abia state.
Punch reports that the tanker fell on a blue Mercedes Benz car, trapping the driver. It was gathered that Capt Abdulahi Aminu of the Navy School mobilised his men to ensure that the tanker was constantly sprayed with water to prevent it from going up in fire.
Capt Aminu said immediately he got information about the ugly incident, he mobilised his men to ensure that the people around the area were evacuated.
"The man whose car the truck fell on was trapped and we were busy trying to save his life, but unfortunately by the time the truck was lifted off the car, the man was found dead".


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