Many feared dead in Osun tanker explosion
Many people were feared dead in a road accident that occurred at Igbelajewa Village, along the Ilesha-Akure Expressway, on Monday, when a truck carrying diesel lost control, spilt its content and caught fire.
About seven vehicles, including an 18-passenger commercial bus were reportedly burnt.
When contacted, spokesperson for Osun Command of Nigeria Police Force, Yemisi Opalola, said the accident occurred around 11am on Monday.
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She added that operatives of Federal Fire Service had extinguished the fire.
Also, the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service in Osun, Adija Basiri, in a chat said nine lives were lost to the inferno.
She said, “Our men responded to a distress call this morning after a collision between two trucks at Ilesa/Akure Expressroad in Erin Ijesha, Osun State resulting in a fire outbreak.
“Nine casualties were recorded with one receiving treatment in the hospital. The fire affected nine vehicles and two trucks.”
