There was panic in Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, on Sunday after a petrol tanker suffered an alleged brake failure, collided with another tanker and burst into flames.
The incident occurred along the Old Lagos-Asaba Road, near Festy Pharmacy and opposite Orogodo Primary School, Agbor.
The fuel-laden tanker was reportedly travelling along the busy road when it allegedly lost control following a suspected brake failure and rammed into another tanker. 
The collision triggered a fire that engulfed the fuel-laden tanker before spreading to nearby properties and vehicles parked along the roadside.
The blaze reportedly caused extensive damage, with properties worth millions of naira said to have been destroyed.
Residents, motorists and business owners in the area were thrown into panic as thick smoke and flames spread around the scene.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the police on the incident.
