More than ten people have been reported dead when a fuel tanker exploded on the Mulbah Hill, lower Bong County after residents tried to siphon petrol out of it.
The tanker was involved in an accident on Tuesday afternoon which caused it to veer off the road and topple on its side, the police said on Tuesday.
“Some people went there to take fuel from the tanker, in the process the tanker exploded,” a police officer said.
The incident which happened along the main Gbarnga-Monrovia Highway, has left several individuals dead and many more critically injured.
Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye Sr. has expressed profound sorrow and determination in the wake of the tragic gas tanker explosion that devastated Totota.
Senator Moye Sr., deeply moved by the catastrophic event, has been on the ground since the incident occurred.
“This is a heart-wrenching moment for Bong County. Our primary focus is to ensure that every possible resource and assistance reaches those in need,” Senator Moye Sr. commented.
Senator Moye Sr. has also appealed for national unity and prayers.
“Bong County is enduring an unprecedented tragedy. I urge everyone to come together in prayer, seeking God’s comfort and strength for the affected families,” he implored.
