18/02/2014

Motorcyclist killed in petrol tanker crash

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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