Diesel tanker bursts into flame in Ibadan

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A tanker carrying diesel, on Wednesday, burst into flame at Feranjesu axis on Olunde-Olomi road in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

An eyewitness told The PUNCH Metro on the phone that some people by the roadside, who observed it, alerted the driver about the flame.

The source disclosed the driver reportedly jumped out from the tanker, while everybody around the area scampered for safety.

The fire was said to have spread, causing an explosion, with the diesel flowing into the roadside drainage and burning.

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As of press time, the eyewitness said the fire services contingents are yet to arrive at the spot of the incident.

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