Four vehicles and several houses were burnt as petrol-loaded trucks caught fire along the Ibadan-Ife road on Saturday.
The incident occurred at the Ajia Circular Road end in Egbeda Local Government Area, causing a traffic gridlock leading to motorists and commuters being stranded for several hours.
Four vehicles were affected, including a petrol-loaded truck, an 18-passenger bus, a mid-sized truck, and a Micra taxi.
According to the General Manager of the State Fire Services, Mr Yemi Akinyinka, the fire which started at approximately 5:45 pm damaged property and displacing several families.
He also said preliminary findings suggest that it may have been triggered by residents attempting to siphon fuel from the leaking truck.
He said, “On September 7, 2024, at approximately 5:45 PM, a devastating fire broke out inside a petroleum truck. The fire ravaged the truck’s pump, displacing several families and causing significant property damage.”
“Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was caused by some residents trying to use the fuel leak for their benefit. Some people suffered minor injuries.”
As of the time of filing this report, it could not be officially confirmed whether lives were lost in the incident.
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