Abia govt diverts site visitors as diesel tanker falls, spills content material on street

Abia State authorities has suggested all street customers touring to Abriba, Nkporo and Ohafia to divert to Bende street to proceed their journey.

This adopted the falling of a petroleum tanker on the newly tarred street between Igbere junction and Igbere hill in Bende LGA.

Although no physique died within the accident, the tanker spilled its Diesel content material on the street, creating concern amongst residents and different street customers.

However in response to the state of affairs, the Abia State Street Security and Site visitors Administration, on Saturday, suggested street customers heading to Igbere-Abriba -Ohafia street to make use of the Umuahia -Bende street.

The Abia street safetly and site visitors administration company within the message , assured street customers that the street was being cleared for security and public use.

However regardless of the risks of potential explosion, some residents and transporters rushed to the Diesel spill web site to scoop petroleum product.