ANAMBRA POLICE ACTION ON THE CULT CLASH THAT RESULTED IN THE FATAL INJURY OF FOUR PERSONS AT AFOR NAWFIA MARKET. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE
A petroleum tanker transporting 50,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, lost control along Olope Marun, Ogbomoso/Oyo Road in Oyo State on Thursday.
Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker veered off the road while in motion, prompting them to alert the Oyo State Fire Service to prevent a potential disaster.
Responding swiftly, firefighters were deployed to the scene. Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, confirmed the incident, stating that an emergency call was received at 14:53 hrs, and within six minutes, a fire truck and five personnel had arrived.
Upon arrival, the team discovered that the tanker had detached from its head, causing fuel to spill. Firefighters carpeted the area with foam compound to prevent ignition and continued working to secure the scene.
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