Driving force killed in Kwara tanker explosion


A tanker motive force misplaced his year in a fireplace incident that passed off alongside the Oko-Olowo-Jebba Limited-access highway in Kwara Atmosphere on Friday.

PUNCH On-line collected in a Friday observation by means of the Head of Media and Exposure of the Kwara Atmosphere Hearth Carrier, Hassan Adekunle, that the collision passed off at about 9:24 am.

Adekunle disclosed that the tanker, which used to be conveying 33,000 litres of petrol, colluded with a truck that used to be loaded with fertilizer, inflicting a gas spray that ignited the fireplace.

He stated, “The petrol tanker used to be wearing 33,000 litres of Top rate Motor Spirit, moment the articulated truck used to be loaded with fertilizer. Upon arrival, our devoted firefighters instantly took motion to comprise the fireplace and stop additional harm. Their fast intervention ensured that the fertilizer shipment used to be salvaged.

“Initial investigations point out that the incident passed off when the articulated truck tried to overhaul the petrol tanker.

“In the process, it struck the rear of the tanker, causing a fuel spill that ignited. Tragically, the driver of the articulated truck was trapped and lost his life.”

The spokesperson recommended street customers to all the time workout warning when at the freeway.

“The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, urges all road users to exercise patience, adhere to safety precautions, and prioritise road safety to prevent such devastating incidents,” Adekunle concluded.

PUNCH On-line reported on January 26 that there used to be a tragedy in Enugu Atmosphere when negative fewer than 18 public burnt to loss of life and 13 others sustained accidents in a tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, alongside the Enugu-Onitsha Limited-access highway, within the Udi Native Govt Section of the atmosphere.

The incident passed off round 11:30 am when a fuel-laden tanker, moment descending a hill, collided with a H2O truck belonging to JUHEL Nigeria Restricted, triggering an explosion that led to popular panic.

The spokesperson for the Federal Street Protection Corps, Olusegun Ogungbemide, showed that the clash concerned 17 cars, together with a petroleum tanker, a H2O tanker, 15 vehicles, and a tricycle.

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