Petrol tanker falls into ditch in Ogun
A tanker laden with Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) has plunged into a ditch before Total filling station, Sagamu/Ijebu-ode in Ogun State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the incident happened on Saturday, when the tanker with no registration number lost control due to speeding, veered off the road and landed in the ditch.
FRSC spokesperson in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, said the area was cordoned-off to avoid a secondary crash or possible fire outbreak and traffic diverted to a single lane.
Okpe added that fire fighters are on standby to arrest the situation in case of any eventuality.
Her words: “The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Sector Command wishes to inform the motoring public on the crash that occurred this morning, involving a tanker with no registration number on it
“The vehicle lost control due to excessive speed, fell into a ditch, fully loaded with PMS.
“Fire service men are on ground. The scene cordoned for caution and to avoid secondary crash. Traffic has been diverted to the other lane. FRSC operatives are fully on ground managing the traffic situation.
“Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and cooperate with traffic managers managing the situation.”
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