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 |
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