It was palpable fear as some residents defied possible explosion to scoop petroleum product from the scene of a leaking tanker and some of them were swimming inside the fuel while scooping.
In the video footage posted a man was sighted swimming inside the fuel while scooping, the petrol almost cover him as he held a bucket making attempt to fill and pass it on to Another to bring it out.
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The video footage sparked reactions among social media users who fear on their behalf, saying what if the tanker explode how will they survive it.
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