Video: Man drives burning tanker away from residential area in Delta

A Delta state resident on Friday averted disaster by driving a burning petrol truck out of a residential neighbourhood. 

In a video published online, Ejiro Otarigho drove the burning vehicle away from a densely populated area in Agbarho Town, Ughelli North, Delta State, to minimize damage in case of an explosion.

The now trending video shows the man drive the truck to an area with no houses or stores, fortunately escaping the burning truck alive, with no one getting hurt.

After risking his life, the truck driver has been praised by Nigerians as being courageous, with many on social media commending him for his bravery.