By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 18 and 13 survivors in the Enugu petrol tanker explosion on Jan. 25.
The FRSC confirmed the number of casualties in a post on its X handle on Sunday.
It said the explosion, which resulted from a break failure, involved 18 vehicles – the petrol tank truck, one water tanker, 15 other cars, and one tricycle.
“A total of 31 people were involved in the crash. 10 were rescued with different degrees of injuries, while three got rescued unharmed.
“Unfortunately, the 18 remaining victims were burnt beyond recognition,” the FRSC said.
The FRSC said the tanker, loaded with petrol, experienced brake failure, while the driver lost grip of the wheels before crashing into the vehicles, leading to a fire outbreak that left 11 vehicles burnt.
