One Killed As Petrol Tanker Explodes in Abeokuta

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One Killed As Petrol Tanker Explodes in Abeokuta.

It has been reported that at least one person was killed and dozens of cars razed in a petrol tanker explosion in Abeokuta on Tuesday morning, witnesses told Peoples Gazette.

The explosion struck at about 8:00 a.m. when a petrol tanker lost control and crashed into a commercial avenue, spilling its content.

Witnesses said, an okada rider was killed during the accident, adding that the articulated tanker driver was cruising above speed limit before the disaster.

Dozens of vehicles were reportedly razed in the ensued inferno. Nearby offices, including a GTBank branch and facilities used by Lawson Group of Schools, Kuto, Abeokuta, were also reportedly affected.

The accident triggered a widespread panic amongst commuters and residents nearby.