Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Eight in Cameroon
A big truck carrying fuel had an accident in a place called Likomba in Cameroon.
The truck's brakes stopped working, and it crashed into other cars and buildings.
Then, the fuel exploded, and sadly, eight people died.
The accident happened early in the morning on December 12.
People who work for the local government said this happened.
A fuel tanker crashed and exploded in Likomba, near Tiko in southwestern Cameroon.
At least eight people were killed in the incident.
The crash was caused by brake failure while the truck was descending a hill.
The tanker hit several cars and buildings before exploding.
Local authorities confirmed the details of the accident.
- Who
- Local authorities and residents in Likomba, Cameroon
- What
- A fuel tanker crash and explosion
- When
- Early on December 12, 2023
- Where
- Likomba, near Tiko in southwestern Cameroon
- Why
- The tanker experienced brake failure while descending a hill, leading to a crash and subsequent explosion
- Location
- Likomba, near Tiko, southwestern Cameroon
- Date
- December 12
- Cause
- Brake failure leading to crash and explosion
- Fatalities
- At least eight
- Injuries
- Not specified