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The Digest:

A 33,000-litre petrol tanker exploded along the Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway after the driver lost control due to excessive speed, spilling its contents and triggering a massive fire that engulfed other vehicles and infrastructure.

Key Points:
  • The accident occurred around 1:00 AM on Friday along the PMB Expressway.
  • The tanker overturned due to excessive speed, spilling its flammable contents.
  • The resulting fire spread to other vehicles and destroyed a PHCN power cable.
  • The power outage has affected the electricity supply to Mowe and the surrounding areas.
  • Multiple emergency agencies are on-site for rescue and decantation operations.
  • Traffic has been diverted to a single lane to facilitate the emergency response.
  • The exact casualty figure remains unconfirmed as operations continue.
This devastating incident underscores the perpetual danger on Nigerian highways, where speeding tankers transform into mobile infernos, leaving tragedy in their wake. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: TheCable

Tags: Tanker Explosion, Ogun State, Abeokuta-Sagamu Road