A petrol tanker reportedly vexploded this Friday morning, January 28 in Onitsha, Anambra State.
According to residents, the fire accident which started at 8.30am was caused by bad portion of Obodo Ukwu junction in Onitsha.
As the explosion continues to expand, a lot of shops and buildings around the scene are feared burnt and has resulted into 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 of the fire outbreak below