A devastating explosion occurred on Tuesday morning at the Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover along the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The incident, which took place around 9:30 am, involved a tanker reportedly carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) that overturned and exploded while attempting to navigate the roundabout.
The powerful blast sent shockwaves through the city, smashing windows and causing vibrations that were felt kilometers away. Firefighters are currently battling the resulting inferno, with a large crowd of onlookers and a significant security presence at the scene.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that there were no casualties, as the driver managed to escape just before the explosion. However, mild drama unfolded when a suspect attempting to steal parts of the truck was apprehended by the crowd and handed over to the police.
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official statement from authorities regarding the incident.
