A devastating tanker explosion occurred at the Ugwu Onyeama axis of the Enugu -Onitsha highway on Saturday, resulting in the death of about 15 people, including children.

The incident, which occurred at about 12:30 pm, was caused by a tanker carrying fuel that went off lane while navigating the busy expressway.

The tanker was said to have collided with several other passenger vehicles, causing a devastating fire.

Eyewitnesses stated that no fewer than four private cars, four committee buses, and two other tankers were engulfed in flames, with families and children reportedly burnt to ashes in the inferno.

They said the volume of flames could not allow access into the area.

Enugu Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Agbakoba Onyekwere, when contacted, could not disclose casualty figures at the time of this report.