By BANNERNEWS Reporter, Calabar
A tanker conveying petroleum products on Sunday overturned and caught fire after a road accident opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat in Cross River State.
The fire reportedly spread to nearby shops and buildings, with some vehicles also affected in the incident.
The tanker driver, who was reportedly trapped in the fire, was rescued and taken to a hospital for medical attention.
The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident in a preliminary update issued on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata.
The Command said police officers from Odukpani Division were deployed to the scene to secure the area and protect members of the public.
It added that the Fire Service had been alerted to deploy personnel to contain and extinguish the fire.
No death had been confirmed at the time of filing the report, according to the police.
The Command advised members of the public to stay away from the immediate area and allow emergency responders unhindered access to the scene.
It said further information would be released as verified details became available.
