By Izunna Okafor, Awka
One person has lost his life, while a would-have-been heavy fire outbreak was averted in Anambra State on Sunday by the operatives of the State Fire Service, following another crash involving a petrol tanker, and their prompt intervention at the scene.
The incident happened at Umuike Echem village, Nnobi, close to Nnokwa junction, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement from the Media and Publicity Unit of the State Fire Service, the fuel tanker tripped off and hit a wall perimeter fence when the driver was trying to navigate a sharp bending, and the product started dripping as a result of the accident, thereby posing high risk of heavy fire outbreak.
It was further reported that one person —the conductor – died instantly at the crash scene, while the driver is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
The statement read: “The Firemen of Anambra State Fire Service intervened at a scene of an accident involving a truck ladened with PMS product at Umuike Echem village, Nnobi, close to Nnokwa junction, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State.
“The State Fire Service received the distress call at 0945 hours of Sunday, 8th June, 2025, and immediately deployed two crews of Firemen from different Fire Stations, two firefighting trucks and other fire equipment to the scene.
“It was gathered that the PMS ladened truck tripped off and hit a wall perimeter fence when the driver was trying to navigate a sharp bending, and the product started dripping as a result of the accident, posing high risk of heavy fire outbreak.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the crews of Firemen led by PFS Dike swiftly engaged in cooling operation and successfully averted possible inferno.
“The PMS product has also been successfully transloaded into another truck.
“The truck conductor lost his life on the spot, while the driver is currently responding to treatment at a hospital.
“Anambra State Fire Service sincerely sympathises with the family of the deceased, the injured driver and the owners of the properties involved.
“The general public is advised to go about their businesses of the day as the incident has been fully contained.”
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