Tragic: 10 killed, several cars burnt in fresh tanker explosion in Gombe

A fresh tanker explosion has killed no fewer than 10 persons and burnt several cars on a bridge in Gombe state.

According to DailyPost, the tanker, carrying petrol, collided with another truck, carrying bottle water along Gombe southern bypass.

It was also gathered that over 10 bodies which were burnt beyond recognition, was later evacuated from the scene by personnel of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.

As at time of filing report, Officials of the Gombe State Fire Service are at the site working to extinguish the fire.

See more photos from the scene of the explosion.