A devastating petrol tanker explosion occurred on Saturday evening in the Iyana-Ajia area of Egbeda Local Government, Ibadan, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The blaze, which started around 4:30 PM on the Ibadan section of the Ibadan-Ife Expressway, consumed multiple vehicles, including two articulated trucks, an 18-seater bus, two small commercial cabs, and three motorcycles.
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Fortunately, there were no reported casualties, but the affected vehicles were reduced to ashes. The tanker continued to burn as of the time of filing this report. The incident occurred near the ongoing construction of the Iyana-Ajia bridge, causing a significant disruption to traffic in the area.
The cause of the explosion is yet to be determined, but authorities are working to investigate the incident and prevent future occurrences.
The explosion serves as a reminder of the dangers of tanker accidents and the need for increased safety measures to protect lives and property.