A kerosene-filled tanker, reportedly transporting 45,000 litres of the flammable liquid, veered off control and overturned in the Ogbomoso area of Oyo State.
According to reports from LMSINT MEDIA, the event took place on Friday at the Taki Roundabout, a busy junction within the town.
Hon. Maroof Akinwande, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, confirmed the incident during an emergency response update.
“Upon arriving at the accident site, we encountered a trailer tanker with registration number KMC 127 ZQ from Kano. It was carrying a total of 45,000 litres of kerosene when it lost control and toppled onto an open road,” Akinwande stated.
The fire service team acted swiftly to avert a disaster. They deployed chemical foam compounds to neutralize any fire threats and protect nearby properties.
“We quickly took action by covering the area with a chemical foam compound. This preventive effort safeguarded properties valued at millions of naira,” Akinwande added.
Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were recorded, and the scene was secured to prevent the flammable substance from igniting.
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