A gas tanker explosion has taken place at Ita-Oshin, Abeokuta, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, resulting in the loss of one life and injuring two others.
Mrs. Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, confirmed the devastating event to reporters in Abeokuta on Saturday.
The incident unfolded at 4:10 pm, as disclosed by the FRSC spokesperson. She elaborated that six individuals were involved, with the motor boy tragically losing his life in the explosion. Additionally, two people sustained injuries and were promptly transported to the hospital for medical attention.
“A total of five vehicles were involved, including two Nissan cars with registration numbers AAN 544 YC, LSD 993 CY, a Sino tanker marked T23771 LA, a Micra marked GDB 841 XR and a Honda CRV without registration number,” she said.
She further explained that the tanker suffered brake failure before it lost control and crashed into the road barricade, then went up in flames.
She added that some vehicles and shops around were burnt.
“The fire service was contacted immediately and the scene was cordoned-off to avoid a secondary crash”, she added.
