A petrol tanker accident caused a major fire outbreak in the early hours of Friday along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, according to the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE).
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The incident, which happened around 1 a.m. near the Kobape–Siun–Sagamu Interchange, occurred after a 30,000-litre fuel-laden tanker lost control and fell, spilling its contents on the road.
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The resulting fire destroyed the tanker, a truck, and a tow vehicle parked by the roadside. Power supply to Mowe and nearby areas was also affected after a power line was damaged in the blaze.
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Although the exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed, TRACE disclosed that emergency responders, including firefighters from Ogun State, Nestlé, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), police, and other security operatives, rushed to the scene to bring the fire under control. Efforts to decant the remaining fuel and clear the area were ongoing as of Friday morning.
Traffic along the busy route has been diverted to a single lane to allow emergency teams to manage the situation. Authorities have urged road users to remain calm, cooperate with officials, and exercise patience as recovery work continues.
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