A petrol-laden tanker explosion in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, killed one person and destroyed no fewer than six shops.
The explosion occurred last week Friday along Udoji Road, Ozubulu, close to the Ekwusigo LGA Secretariat, after the tanker reportedly collided with a car and a tricycle, spilling its contents and triggering a massive fire.
The collision have caused a loud explosion, which immediately engulfed the tanker and spread rapidly to adjoining shops.
An eyewitness who spoke to newsmen, said, “The tanker hit a car and a tricycle, spilled its contents and then exploded. One person was burnt to death instantly.
“Some passengers in the tricycle sustained severe burns and were rushed to the hospital. Several shops were already on fire before the firefighters arrived.”
The Head of Media and Publicity, Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, while confirming the incident on Sunday, said three fire trucks were immediately dispatched to the scene after a distress call was received.
Chiketa further explained that one life was lost in the incident and about six shops were affected.
“Anambra State Fire Service, on November 21, 2025, at 17:45hrs, received a distress call reporting a fire outbreak involving a tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit at Udoji Road, Ozubulu, near the Ekwusigo Local Government Secretariat.
“The tanker had collided with a car and a tricycle, resulting in a severe fire outbreak. Upon receiving the call, the Anambra State Fire Service immediately deployed three firefighting trucks to the scene,” he said.