One person was confirmed dead while properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in a tanker fire incident that occurred on Monday night at Takie area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the fire was caused by a petrol tanker which crashed into a nearby park as a result of brake failure.
Eyewitnesses told NAN that the vehicle, which was trying to negotiate a roundabout at Takie, fell and spilled its content before bursting into flames.
The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the death of a motorcyclist who was crushed when the vehicle ran into the park.
The spokesperson of the command, Mrs. Bisi Ilobanafor, confirmed the death of the motorcyclist to (NAN).
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