Six dead as Petrol Tanker Catches Fire in A’Ibom (PICTURES)

On Tuesday night, a petrol tanker fell along Calabar-Itu Highway in Akwa Ibom State, caught fire and roasted six people to death.

The mishap which occurred at about 7:65pm also led to the death of an unnamed commercial tricycle operator. Two persons were rushed to hospital.

The heavy duty vehicle reportedly came in from Abia State.