(Video) Tunker driver hailed as a hero after risking his life to drive a burning truck out of a residential area
Without the amazing bravery displayed by this motorist, it may have turned into a national catastrophe with so many lives lost.
After risking his life to drive a blazing truck out of a residential neighborhood in Agbarho town, Ughelli North local government area, Delta State, Nigeria, a truck driver is being praised and called a hero.
Mr. Ejiro Otarigho, the driver, displayed amazing daring, probably averting what would have devastated sources of life and property in Agbarho town.
A video of the event has gone popular on the internet.
Agba Abraham, the senior special assistant to the Delta State government, reported on Facebook that the driver is hale and well after swimming in the inferno.
Watch the video.
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Agba Abraham wrote: “This truck driver Mr Ejiro Otarigho deserve a National Honours for averting National disaster that would have destroyed sources of lives and properties in Agbarho Town, Ughelli North LGA.
See how the driver risk his life to divert the truck from town to safe environment. I urge revelant Authority both National and State to act. I have spoken to Mr Ejiro, he is safe and healthy.
“I just spoke with the Heroic driver Mr Ejiro Otarigho, he is Hail and healthy. Let’s continue to share this post until relevant Agency act.”
Otarigho has became an instant hero following the incident that has gone viral on social media.
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