Confusion as 150 passengers escape death in Rivers boat fire

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No fewer than 150 passengers escaped death when a wooden boat went up in flames at the Nembe-Bille-Bonny Jetty in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

gathered that immediately fire gutted the boat, passengers jumped into the river, abandoning their goods which were destroyed by the fire.A witness, who gave his name as Bob, said the goods burnt included foodstuffs and building materials.

Brown said, “The driver wanted to start the engine, but it refused to start. He decided to pour fuel on the carburettor. After pouring the fuel, he attempted to start the engine when two naked wires had contact and the fire started. The boat roof and goods like Garri, rice and beans were burnt.

 

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