Oct. 17, 2024

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that no life was lost in Wednesday’s tanker explosion in the Ibafo axis of the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway.

Mrs Florence Okpe, the FRSC spokesperson in Ogun, said this in a statement in Abeokuta, on Thursday.

Okpe said that the incident occured at 1:00 a.m Wednesday and it involved a tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

She disclosed that the accident was caused by a burst tyre which led to loss of control , saying that the tanker fell, spilling its content on the road surface .

“The fire service was contacted immediately but before their arrival, the tanker had exploded. Five vehicles were burnt in the incident,” she said.

The FRSC spokesperson said that three men were injured in the accident, but no life was lost.

She said that the victims were taken to Real Divine Hospital , Ibafo and General Hospital, Sagamu.

Okpe said that the Sector Commander, Akinwumi Fasakin, advised motorists to ensure their tyres were not worn out or expired, to avoid accidents.
He enjoined motorists to be safety conscious and drive safely. (NAN)