By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
Pandemonium erupted at New Tarzan area of Nkpor, near Onitsha, Anambra state following leakage from an articulated vehicle conveying cooking gas along the Onitsha-Awka road.
The tanker was said to have spilled its content along the road.
The incident,which occurred around 10am, caused heavy traffic jam till late evening, with motorists plying the axis trapped in the gridlock while traders whose shop were located around the area fled for safety.
Commuters were compelled to trek long distances as the area was cordoned off to avoid fire outbreak, while men of the Fire Service were on standby to forestall any calamity.
