Graphic Photos from Yesterday's Tanker Fire Accident in Onitsha

There was a fatal accident in Onitsha yesterday afternoon. A Tanker laden with fuel which was coming from Awka and moving towards Asaba failed brake at the ever busy Asaba Park at Upper Iweka, Onitsha and exploded upon crashing into the park, burning more than 20 people beyond recognition and also burning 10 commercial buses parked at the park.

Most of the dead bodies have been deposited at the Toronto Hospital Morgue by FRSC Officials.



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