A petrol tanker with registration number AGG 728 XK, Wednesday, caught fire in the process of discharging 45,000 liters of premium motor spirit (petrol) at Bovas filling station Odota, Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
The tanker driver sustained injury in the incident while the tanker was seriously damaged.
The head, media and publicity directorate of Kwara state fire service , Hassan Adekunle,who confirmed the incident said it occurred, Wednesday, at 07:44 hours.
He said “Upon arrival at the scene, fire fighters encountered a blaze involving a petrol tanker carrying 45,000 liters of PMS with Registration Number AGG 728 XK. The tanker was in the process of siphoning PMS into the filling station’s reservoir when a spontaneous ignition occurred from the hose, leading to the fire outbreak.
“The dedicated fire crew immediately sprang into action, employing their firefighting expertise to bring the inferno under control in less than an hour. Their swift response ensured that nearby buildings were spared from the ravages of the fire.
“Unfortunately, the petrol tanker suffered severe damage, and the tanker driver sustained minor burns.
“However, it is expected that with proper medical care, the driver will recover from the accident.
“In light of this incident, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, extends sympathies to the authorities of the filling station and emphasizes the importance of maintaining safety awareness at all times.”
