A serious explosion was averted today after a tanker went up in flames while discharging its content at a petrol station.
The petrol tanker in flames
A serious tragedy was averted at a local petrol station in Orji area of Imo State after a loaded petrol tanker went up in flames while discharging its contents.
But for the timely intervention of National Emergency Management Agency officials who intervened to quench the fire. Officials of the State Fire Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps were also available to help resolve the situation.