Categories: Nigeria News

Three burnt to death, vehicles razed as fuel tanker explodes in Ogun

No fewer than three persons reportedly feared dead as a fuel-laden tanker exploded in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, on Tuesday.

It was gathered that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday around 8:20 a.m. along Presidential Boulevard Road, Guarantee Trust Bank in Kuto, Abeokuta, led to the burning of dozens of cars.

Many people who sustained severe injuries have also been taken to hospitals for treatment.

Witnesses told newsmen the tanker which was coming from Sagamu-Siun-Oke-Mosan Road had a brake failure and as a result descended from the over-head bridge.

“The tanker later rammed into scores of cars before it eventually exploded. It affected some offices in the area including that of the Guaranty Trust Bank,” Seun Okeowo said.

Confirming the incident, the Ogun State government, in a tweet urged residents of the state capital to avoid passing GTB, Kuto Road due to the explosion.

“Motorists within Abeokuta metropolis are advised to avoid GTB, Kuto Road for now. A fuel tanker has caught fire.🔥 The situation is being attended to, as we speak.”

Some minutes after the post, the state government updated its post, saying the fire had been put under control.

Sunny Green Itodo

Recent Posts

Guinea’s Junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya elevates himself to Army General

Guinea's junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya, has elevated himself to the rank of army general as…

2 hours ago

Full list of what Tinubu achieved in October

The media team of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the administration's scorecard for October,…

2 hours ago

Food insecurity crisis: UN predicts 7 million more hungry Nigerians by August 2025

The United Nations (U.N.) has projected that an additional 7 million Nigerians will face hunger…

10 hours ago

Latest update on fuel price hike, fuel scarcity for November 2nd, 2024

As Nigerians express their frustrations over the recent fuel price hikes by the Nigerian National…

10 hours ago

Electricity restored in Yobe, Borno States as TCN completes transmission line repairs

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the full restoration of electricity supply to…

10 hours ago

Naira appreciates by 0.52% against Dollar, closing at N1,666.72

The Naira experienced an appreciation on Friday at the official market, with a trading rate…

10 hours ago