Many shops and buildings around the scene are feared burnt as the fire from the explosion continues to expand.
The fire which started at 8.30am had caused a long standstill of vehicles in and out of Onitsha.
Fire service both from Anambra and Delta states have arrived at the scene and are battling to quench the fire amid a shortage of water.
Watch a video from the scene below;
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