BREAKING: Many feared dead as explosion rocks Rivers

An explosion has rocked the Emuoha local government area of Rivers state. The incident occurred Friday morning at Rumuekpe

The casualty figure is speculated to be more than a dozen, though no official confirmation as at press time.

The explosion emanated from the tapping point of a pipeline which consumed both lives and properties

It was gathered that a driver had loaded one of the buses at the location with crude oil packaged in bags.

Preparing to move the petroleum product away from the scence, he started the vehicle engine which triggered a blast.

The man and others nearby are among the fatalities.