The Abura Crude Trunk Line operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) at the Delta community of Otu-jeremi, in Ughelli South Local Government Area has been hit by explosion.
Explosion was heard around 1.30p.m. in the vicinity.
The affected trunk line accommodates OML 34 pipeline which is a joint venture operated by Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (DPDC) and Niger Delta Western.
The area has been cordoned off while firefighters battle to put out the fire.
More details will follow…