Benin Tanker Explosion: Several Feared Dead, Injured Victims Rushed To Hospital

On October 15, 2026, a petrol tanker explosion occurred along the Benin-Lagos Expressway near Oluku in Benin City, Edo State. The incident caused widespread panic as the tanker, which was loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), fell and spilled its contents, leading to a devastating explosion that affected the surrounding area.

Reported by Leadership.