A potential disaster was averted on Monday when a fuel tanker, carrying 33,000 liters of fuel, collided with a tipper truck at the perilous Ugwu Onyeama section along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State.
The two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions when the crash occurred. Fortunately, all six occupants of the trucks emerged unscathed.
Mr. Franklin Agbakoba, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Enugu State, confirmed the incident.
He noted that officers had quickly secured the crash scene and began managing the traffic flow while firefighters were on standby with their fire engines to prevent any potential fire hazards.
Agbakoba stated, “Actually, there was a crash involving a tanker and a tipper. Only one person was injured while about six persons were inside.”
“They came out unhurt, while the injured person has been taken to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital Parklane, Enugu for treatment.”
He also clarified that there was no fire outbreak following the crash.
“Our men are there with those of the fire service. We were able to ward off people that came to scoop PMS from the scene,” he added.
To manage the situation, road safety officers had to block part of the road and divert traffic to another lane.
“We had to block the road, divert traffic to other lane. Up till now, the road is still diverted. We’re waiting for a tanker to come and transload the contents,” Agbakoba concluded.
