PETROL TANKER SKIDS OFF ROAD IN OYO, SPILLS CONTENT AS FIRE SERVICE AVERTS DISASTER
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
A 60,000-litre petrol tanker on Monday skidded off the road at Iroko town in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State while navigating a bad portion of the road, causing a major traffic gridlock.
Findings revealed that the driver lost control of the Mack trailer tanker, with registration number GZA 55OXA, while maneuvering through a damaged section of the expressway. The tanker fell on its side, spilling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) onto the road and nearby bushes.
Eyewitnesses said that the incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, caused panic among road users. “The vehicle landed on one of its sides while the content spilled on the expressway, thereby causing traffic congestion. Though no life was lost, it caused a serious hold-up on the road,” an eyewitness said.
Confirming the incident in Ibadan, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service Agency and Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Reform, Moroof Akinwande, said firefighters promptly responded to the scene to prevent a possible explosion.
“Our officers quickly swung into action by applying chemical foam compound to suppress the flammability of the content and prevent it from catching fire from the surroundings. No casualty was recorded, and the accident was a result of loss of control while the driver was trying to negotiate the bend,” Akinwande explained.
He advised motorists to exercise caution, especially when driving through damaged road sections, and to adhere strictly to safety regulations to avoid similar occurrences.
The latest crash adds to a growing list of fuel tanker accidents recorded in Oyo State in recent months.
In July, a 45,000-litre petrol tanker somersaulted at Eleyele, Ibadan, spilling its content and causing panic among residents. In August, another 50,000-litre diesel tanker skidded off the road near Jin-Jofes Filling Station at Iwo Road, following brake failure.
The recurring incidents have sparked public concern over the continued movement of fuel-laden trucks on narrow and dilapidated roads across the state.
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