Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The death toll from the tanker explosion that occurred at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway has increased to 21.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that a petrol tanker, on Saturday, exploded at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway killing several people and injuring others.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed on Saturday that 18 people died in the incident.

"A total of 31 people were involved in the crash. 10 were rescued with different degrees of injuries, while three got rescued unharmed. Unfortunately, the 18 remaining victims were burnt beyond recognition," Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC national spokesperson, said in the Saturday statement.

But Frank Agbakoba,...