Four injured, three confirmed dead in Ogun tanker explosion

Three persons have been confirmed dead while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a tanker explosion that occurred at the presidential boulevard in Ogun State, yesterday, January 19, 2021.

The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, following the incident, has therefore ordered a complete restriction of movement of heavy-duty vehicles from all overhead bridges across the state.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 8.15 a.m., when the 33,000-litre tanker had brake failure while descending the Kuto overhead bridge.

Six cars and six motorcycles were also burnt in the fuel tanker fire.

The situation led to confusion as the incident happened near a private school and a bank with parents rushing to get their children from the school.

Men of the Federal and Ogun State Fire Services were at the scene of the incident to bring the raging fire under control, while motorists were advised to ply alternative routes.

The state Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Femi Ogunbanwo, who was at the scene of the incident, said the injured persons had been taken to the state hospital in Abeokuta and were being treated on a government bill.