Limbe, Cameroon — 2025-12-12 Lead Paragraph At least eight people were killed in a tragic fuel tanker explosion on the road connecting Limbe to Douala in Cameroon on Friday.
The tanker, carrying over 36,000 litres of fuel, lost its brakes on the Mutengene Hill, leading to a catastrophic descent and explosion near the Likomba bridge in Tiko.
The blast engulfed around 10 houses and several vehicles, with many of the deceased being burned beyond recognition.
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The fire, which raged throughout the day, was eventually extinguished by firefighters who worked tirelessly to control the flames. Okwandum Samuel Ndenzen, the disaster manager for the Limbe Red Cross, confirmed the deaths, stating that the search for survivors and the identification of the deceased were ongoing. “.
We identified those we could see, “Ndenzen. “
We cannot even determine if that is all, because the vehicles are still there, but we searched everywhere and found nothing else.”Three survivors with severe injuries were transported to Bingo Hospital, while several military personnel sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site.
The city of Douala sent an additional team of firefighters to assist with the emergency response.
The national road was rerouted to alleviate traffic congestion caused by the blocked road.
The explosion has raised concerns about potential health risks, as fuel runoff contaminated a nearby watercourse.
The exact cost of the disaster is yet to be assessed, and the Likomba community is addressing the sudden loss of life and property. Ending.
The situation in Likomba remains critical as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the tanker explosion and its aftermath.
Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
