A fire outbreak has occurred at Oluku Market in Benin City, Edo State, shortly after a petroleum tanker overturned near market buildings on Thursday morning.
The incident comes shortly after residents were seen rushing to scoop fuel from the fallen tanker.
The tanker reportedly overturned near the market, prompting residents to arrive with jerrycans to collect fuel from the spill.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire and any casualties have yet to be confirmed.
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