Identifier PAR011121
Title Multiple accident, tanker explosion, Edo
Description An accident involved a cement-laden trailer (Dangote) , a tanker and a luxury bus. The bus, suffered a burst tyre, rammed into the trailer which rammed into the tanker. Within minutes, 60 persons are burnt beyond recognition. Fire burnt 16 vehicles, 10 motorcycles, 15 shops and a stall by the road side.
Start date 2013-04-05
End date 2013-04-05
Duration 1 Day(s)
Place on Lagos-Benin Expressway at Ugbogui village
Number of death(s) 48
Number of death(s) according to police 0
Number of death(s) according to press 60
Protagonists other companies, Independent oil companies
Causes of violence road accident, fire/explosion, oil distribution
Sources of information The Nation (60 ) , Other source (private security firms, etc) (36 )
LGA Ovia South-West