Just In!! Many Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker Rams Into Bullion Van In Edo State

Several people were on Thursday reportedly killed when two bullion vans loaded with cash went ablaze after a head-on collision with a tanker, suspected to be conveying petrol at Abudu, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State.

It was assembled that ‎two business transports were likewise gotten in the mischance.

Despite the fact that the loss figure couldn't be determined as of the season of recording the report, a source said many lives were included in the mishap.

The source said while thick smoke surged from the fire, the possess an aroma similar to new naira notes could be seen by spectators.

It was, be that as it may, learnt that security agents were activated to the scene from close-by security developments to prevent any intrusion by hooligans.

The episode was additionally said to have prompted to a redirection of movement and a gridlock with numerous travelers stranded as the double carriageway was changed over to a solitary path.

‎When reached, the representative for the state order of the Federal Road Safety Corps, George Otoaviokhai, told our reporter that while a mishap was recorded in the region, he was yet to get the subtle elements.

However, the Delta Sector Commander, Rindom Kumven, clarified that different vehicles were included in the mishap.

Kumven said however the mischance did not happen inside his locale, authorities from the Issele-Uku unit were assembled to participate in the protect operation.

He additionally included that the quantity of human setbacks was yet to be found out from the operation.

Kumven said,

"Various vehicles were included in the crash and, really, there was loss of lives. Yet, I can't give you the figure at this moment.
"The tanker was conveying an item, and that was the reason it went up on fire.
"For the present, I can't give you an extensive report about the reason for the mishap. Be that as it may, despite the fact that it happened in Edo State, I called men at Issele-Uku to prepare to the scene for save operation." 

The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Haliru Gwandu, said he just got the report of a ‎fatal mishap in Abudu.

Gwandu who talked with our reporter on the phone on Thursday evening, said, "Well, I have not got that circumstance report.

"I have not got any data about bullion vans. In any case, I know I got a report about a deadly mishap. The same Abudu DPO told‎ me about a deadly mishap, not bullion vans containing a huge number of naira or dollar."