Firefighters in Kwara State, on Thursday averted a major fire disaster at Olori town, along the new Jebba highway.
The incident occurred at about 09:08hrs, following a petrol tanker spill incident.
The accident involved a petroleum tanker with registration number OYO 45 AA, loaded with approximately 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and conveying the product from Lagos to Abuja.
According to information gathered at the scene, the tanker driver noticed a strange sound while on transit and immediately pulled over to inspect the vehicle.
After checking and finding no obvious fault, he was about to resume his journey when the tank containing the PMS suddenly detached from the truck head, resulting in a potentially hazardous situation.
The incident occurred within a densely populated community surrounded by buildings, shops and vehicles, thereby presenting a significant risk of fire outbreak and possible loss of lives and property.
Upon arrival, the firefighters immediately
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