Fire Disaster Averted In Ilorin As Tanker With 50,000 Litres Of Petrol Falls On Highway

Fire Disaster Averted In Ilorin As Tanker With 50,000 Litres Of Petrol Falls On Highway

A potentially catastrophic fire incident was narrowly averted on Saturday in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State, when a petrol tanker toppled over on the highway, spilling its contents……..READ ALSO Heartbreak In Ilorin As Fire Consumes Prominent School: Community Mourns Loss

The incident occurred around 1:10 pm and involved a tanker loaded with 50,000 litres of petrol.

According to a statement by Hassan Adekunle, the spokesman for the State Fire Service in Ilorin, the service received a distress call regarding the fallen tanker with registration number UDD 155 SA near Eucharistic Secondary School, opposite Coca-Cola junction, Asa Dam Road, Ilorin. The situation posed a grave threat to both road users and pedestrians.

Adekunle commended the swift response of the fire officers, who immediately sprang into action to contain the potential danger. Upon arrival, they began extensive efforts to dampen the tanker and its surroundings, effectively minimizing the risk of a fire outbreak. Additionally, the road was temporarily closed to ensure the safety of the public.

The successful mitigation of the situation was attributed to the collaborative efforts of various agencies, including the Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Police, and Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority, among others.

Investigations revealed that the tanker driver had encountered a parked truck unexpectedly, leading him to apply the brakes suddenly while in motion. This abrupt maneuver resulted in the detachment of the tanker’s contents, causing them to spill onto the road.

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