The people of likomba woke up to a sad Friday as eight people lost their lives and several others injured after a fuel tanker exploded during the early hours of the day at likomba breach in Tiko, Southwest region.
According to news sources, the tanker had departed seaside from Limbe and was en route to the commercial hub of doualat when it burst into flames before it’s explosion on the highway.
James Njie an eyewitness, Called xinhua and explained that ” we heard a loud noise and saw huge flames . It was so frightening . We don’t even know how many people have been consumed by the fire”
After visiting the scene, the Senior divisional officer of Fako Division(SDO) confirmed that eight people died, three people survived and several houses where destroyed ” About 10 houses and some vehicles that were driving behind the truck were torched . Three people were injured and have been transported to the hospital”
SDO added that, the ghastly accident was caused by a mechanical failure in the fuel tanker which resulted in the collision with other vehicles.
On behalf of the diocese of Buea, Bishop Michael Bibi expressed sadness over the deceased ” I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones”
“We join them in their sorrow and assure them of our decent prayers. I call on all Diocesan communities to prayerfully commend the souls of the departed to the mercy of God, that he may grant them eternal rest” he added
Aside from the Catholic Church, the Presbyterian Church of Cameroon also sends out words of regret to the lives lost” on behalf of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, we extend heart felt condolences to the bereaved families and express deep compassion and solidarity with the injured, the displaced and all those traumatized by this disaster” said the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Rt. Rev . Miko Hans Abia
