February 08, (THEWILL) – A fuel-laden tanker on Wednesday, exploded on the Ore-Benin Expressway at Ore, in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ore, Sikiru Alonge, who confirmed the incident, said the tanker driver escaped unhurt and no life was lost in the incident.
He blamed the accident on the loss of control of the vehicle by the driver when it had a burst tyre.
Alonge urged motorists, especially drivers of articulated vehicles to always put their vehicles in good order before taking them to the highway.
“The explosion occurred because of a burst tyre. This made the tanker to wobble and spill its content on the road leading to flames and later, the explosion.
“There is no loss of life in the incident. We are collaborating with the Fire Station in Ondo town to help to put out the fire since there is no fire service station in Ore.
“We have also deployed our personnel to the area to control traffic so as to ease traffic congestion,” he said.
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