A petrol tanker exploded in Onitsha, Anambra state this morning, January 28.

According to residents, the accident was caused by bad portion of Obodo Ukwu junction in Onitsha.

Many shops and buildings around the scene are feared burnt as the fire from the explosion continues to expand.

The fire which started at 8.30am had caused a long standstill of vehicles in and out of Onitsha.

Fire service both from Anambra and Delta states have arrived the scene and are battling to quench the fire amid a shortage of water.

Watch a video from the scene below;


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipQNIj9ef1A

Chaiii omo the driver ohh people store ohh

It will blow oh!!

It will blow!!

And you're still there videoing as if you will be spared when it blows

May God save the innocent souls in that area.