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Residents scoop fuel as diesel tanker crashes In Kaduna expressway
A tanker loaded with 24,000 litres of diesel crashed on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Bypass Expressway in Kaduna on Saturday morning while attempting to avoid a Toyota Hilux.
The tanker reportedly lost control during the manoeuvre and fell on the expressway. No death was recorded in the accident.
However, diesel began spilling from the tanker after its cover was removed following the crash.
Residents of the area reportedly rushed to the scene and were seen scooping the spilled diesel into jerry cans, plates and other available containers.
Speaking to Very Nigerian, 25-year-old Miss Ruth Baba, a student of Kaduna State University, said she was scooping the diesel because it presented an opportunity to raise money for her school fees.
“I have nobody to assist paying my school fees, since the death of my parents. This is an opportunity for me to labour for my school fees,” she said.
Similarly, 45-year-old Mr Josee Bande, who was caught scooping diesel into a jerry can, said: “I have nothing to eat because I don’t have the money. My family is hungry. With what I was able to scoop, I can pay my rent and buy food for my family.”
The driver of the tanker was reportedly in a stable condition.
All efforts to speak to the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission, Kaduna Sector Command, failed as he did not pick his calls or respond to a text message sent to him.
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