A fuel tanker overturned and caught fire Thursday at Nkpolu Junction near UD Filling Station along the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, spilling fuel and causing widespread disruption, according to a post from Naija FM 92.7.
The incident, reported around 10:38 a.m. local time, showed the tanker engulfed in flames, with fuel spreading across the area, as captured in a photo shared by the radio station. Authorities have not yet released an official statement, but the blaze has raised concerns among residents.
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Onlooker NK Best, a local resident, commented, “Abeg o, this one fuel dey spread everywhere make them call fire service.” The post, which garnered 22 likes and three comments, highlighted the urgency of the situation.
No immediate reports of injuries or fatalities were available. Emergency response efforts are underway, though details remain scarce.
