Many Feared Dead In Ogun Tanker Inferno

Many motorists and road users are feared dead as a fuel laden tanker on Friday fell and triggered fire along the Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway in Ogun State.

It was gathered that the tanker fell on its side and spilled its content along the Abeokuta-Kobape-Siun-Sagamu/Interchange stretch of the expressway.

The spokesman of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, in a traffic alert, said the development resulted into a fire outbreak.

He blamed the crash on speeding and loss of control on the part of the driver.

Akinbiyi said the casualty figures could not be ascertained yet, but rescue and emergency services are ongoing.

The statement read, “The case of an inferno caused by a 30,000 fuel laden tanker which fell on its side and dispensing its content in the wee-hours of today around 0100hrs (1am), along the Abeokuta-Kobape-Siun-Sagam/Interchange stretch of the PMB Expressway, due excessive speed and loss of control has been reported.

“The effect of the unfortunate incident also extended to the burning of a truck and a tow vehicle along the road side, as well as the destruction of a cable supplying electricity to Mowe and environs.

“Though the casualty figures cannot be ascertained presently, rescue/emergency services made of the TRACE, Ogun State and Nestle PLC Fire Service, FRSC and the Police are still on ground to restore normalcy and orderliness after quenching the fire and decantation process.

“The general public, particularly the motoring public on transit along the route are implored to be calm, patient and cooperate with the diversion and re-routing of traffic put in place by TRACE, Police, Ogun State Fire Service, FRSC, AMOTEKUN and the NSCDC.

“However, any inconveniences as a result of this unfortunate incident is highly regretted.”