Footage shows locals collecting spilled petrol from a ruptured oil truck in Delta region

A precarious scene unfolded in the City Gate area of Asaba, Delta State, as dozens of residents rushed to collect fuel leaking from a tanker, disregarding the risk of a potential explosion.

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Videos shared on X on Thursday captured the chaos, showing men and women hastily gathering fuel in buckets, jerrycans, and other containers.

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The incident occurred after the tanker started leaking, drawing a large crowd to the scene and sparking a frenzy of activity.

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The situation has raised concerns about safety, given the history of fuel spillages from tankers resulting in deadly explosions in various parts of the country.