Officials of the Fire Service are currently battling to put off a fire that broke out when a tanker fully loaded with petrol has exploded near the lodge of the Anambra State Governor.
The incident in which many people are feared dead and several cars said to be burnt occurred at Amawbia junction in Anambra, on Saturday evening.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tanker skidded off the road, fell and then burst into flames.