JUST IN: TANKER LOADED WITH FUEL EXPLODES IN ONDO
A tanker loaded with fuel has exploded in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The incident was said to have occurred at about 6:30 pm on Saturday in the Soka area of the town.
According to an eyewitness account, the tanker was said to have veered off the road and fell into a nearby ditch.
The tanker immediately caught fire, and heavy smoke engulfed the whole area, leading to a reduction in visibility and heavy traffic.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Ondo State, Samuel Ibitoye, confirmed the incident to our correspondent in aĀ telephone conversation.
Ibitoye noted that no fatality has been recorded as a result of the inferno.
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