Second Petrol Tanker Explosion In Nigeria Wipes Out Vehicles, Houses

The fire started when a petrol tanker overturned in front of a commercial bank on the expressway.

A major fire broke out early Wednesday morning along the Ibafo section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, destroying vehicles worth millions of naira and damaging homes and livestock. This has caused panic among local residents.

The fire started when a petrol tanker overturned in front of a commercial bank on the expressway. Eyewitnesses told journalists that the driver likely fell asleep at the wheel, causing the tanker to tip over and triggering a large explosion.

Reports indicate that petrol spilled from the overturned tanker and flowed into a drainage system, reaching a community about one kilometer from the expressway. The resulting fire caused extensive damage, shattering windows, damaging roofs, and cracking walls of nearby buildings.

Several people suffered injuries from the incident, prompting emergency services to respond quickly for rescue and medical assistance.

Wasiu, an eyewitness, stated that reckless driving by the tanker driver was the cause of the accident. He explained, “What I saw was that the tanker was swaying before it fell and spilled its contents into the drainage. It didn’t catch fire immediately, as some hoodlums had started scooping the fuel. However, after a few minutes, fire struck from the other side of the expressway, and it escalated. Four tipper trucks parked on the premises of Osadol Fuel Station were destroyed. I also learned that the fire extended into the community close to the expressway.”

Another resident, Tunde Adewumi, noted that the fire caused panic as most people were asleep when it spread. He said, “It was a serious incident, but thank God the drainage had been constructed; otherwise, the damage would have been much worse. The fire injured about three people and damaged buildings. Those affected were mostly people living close to where the drainage construction ends.”

Omolola Odutola, spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, confirmed the incident and stated that the tanker driver was injured and taken to the hospital. She said, “The incident involved a Fiat truck, but the driver’s name and address are currently unknown. The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the steering and collided with the roadside curb. The truck, believed to be carrying petrol, fell over and caught fire. The fire spread to the truck and eventually engulfed it.”

Odutola added, “Additionally, the fire reached the Osadol Petrol Station, damaging two trucks parked outside. At the time of the incident, the fire service was contacted, but community members and police officers managed to bring the fire under control while awaiting their arrival. The truck driver has been taken to Real Divine Touch Hospital in Ibafo for medical treatment.”

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