Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed at Onipepeye area of Ibadan after a tanker conveying petrol fell on the road.
It was gathered that the tanker lost control while coming from NNPC area rammed into block of shops. Three vehicles and motorcycle went into flames. Two persons including a woman and a man were also known to have been burnt beyond recognition in the raging fire
Although, the level of casualties have not been ascertained, but the fire incident affected some buildings around the area.
Space 90.1 FM’S Personnels as part of Corporate Social responsibility contacted Adewuyi of the Oyo state fire service who released number of the state’s fire control room whose recipient affirmed efforts of normalcy.
Those who have shops in the area rushed in frantically to see what they could salvaged but could not as the fire spread at alarming rate.
Many traders were helpless and shedding hot tears as they saw their goods going into flames before their eyes.
Some of the traders newspot spoke with lamented that they had just restocked for the Christmas and New Year festivities.
Newspot reporter saw how desperate people rushed to the scene to scoop the tanker that burst into flames causing others scampering for safety.
Although, the level of casualties have not been ascertained, but the fire incident affected some buildings around the area.
Space 90.1 FM’S Personnels as part of Corporate Social responsibility contacted Adewuyi of the Oyo state fire service who released number of the state’s fire control room whose recipient affirmed efforts of normalcy.
