Two individuals are feared lifeless following a petroleum tanker explosion in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The incident occurred after a collision alongside the Old Lagos–Asaba Road, close to Okoh Junction, triggering a fireplace that destroyed a number of vehicles and broken properties.
TVC News reported on Sunday, October 18, 2026, that the explosion brought about important destruction in the realm, though the identities of the victims weren’t disclosed.
“Several vehicles were destroyed and properties damaged in the fire, which broke out after a collision along the Old Lagos–Asaba Road, near Okoh Junction,” the report acknowledged.
The incident comes barely days after the same tanker explosion in Oluku, Edo State, elevating additional considerations concerning the risks related to street accidents involving gas tankers.
“Eyewitnesses and victims recount the terrifying moments and the destruction left behind,” TVC News reported.
As of the time of publication, there was no additional info on the precise explanation for the collision, the extent of the accidents sustained or whether or not emergency responders had confirmed the reported fatalities.
Authorities are but to supply additional particulars on the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
