Commotion As Petrol Tanker Catches Fire On Idiroko Road, Ogun

A petrol tanker has reportedly caught fire on the Idiroko road in Ogun state, causing some stir in the area.

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According to NAN, a tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit leaked some of the inflammable product it was conveying around Ajileti, on Idiroko road, Ogun, causing a fire that burnt two vehicles beyond recognition.

The Idiroko unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, on Saturday, told News Agency of Nigeria in Ota, Ogun, that the accident happened about 4.30 p.m. on Friday.

The Idiroko Unit Commander of FRSC, Mr Akinwunmi Olaluwoye, explained that the tanker was loaded with PMS and filled to the brim which leaked and caused the fire.