Petrol Laden Tanker Falls Into Ditch In Ogun

A fuel laden tanker on Saturday plunged into a ditch in Ogun State.

According to information made available by the Ogun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the accident occurred on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway.

The tanker with no identified number, the FRSC stated, lost control and veered off the road and landed jnto the ditch due to overspeeding.

Spokesperson of the Common, Florence Okpe also explained that urgent of cordoning the crash site action was taken to prevent fire outbreak or secondary crash.

She added that firefighters were put on standby to arrest any eventuality and traffic was diverted to another lane.

"The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Sector Command wishes to inform the motoring public on the crash that occurred this morning, involving a tanker with no registration number on it

“The vehicle lost control due to excessive speed, fell into a ditch, fully loaded with PMS.

“Fire service men are on ground. The scene cordoned for caution and to avoid secondary crash.

"Traffic has been diverted to the other lane. FRSC operatives are fully on ground managing the traffic situation.

“Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and cooperate with traffic managers managing the situation.”