Many feared dead as tanker rams into seven vehicles, explodes on Akure-Ilesa Road

The Federal Road Safety Corps says the fatal road accident that occurred at Igbelajewa Village along the  Akure-Ilesa Expressway has left many dead.

It also said no fewer than nine other persons who were in critical conditions had been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Osun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kudirat Ibrahim, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Osogbo.

Ibrahim said a tanker exploded and its effect had serious impact on no less than seven  vehicles as well as nine persons who had been rushed to a hospital.

She said: “I want to tell you that seven vehicles that included a passengers’ bus  were involved in the accident that occurred around 11:30am due to a tanker vehicle that lost control.”

She said some of the officers of the command  took charge of the situation and ensured  that traffic flow was not hampered as a result of the accident.

According to her, the command sympathises with the families of those who lost their lives in the accident and warned motorists against any form of dangerous driving and acts that could lead to accidents on the highways.

The Sector Commander also warned tanker drivers and other road users to always drive with caution and obey traffic regulations to avoid any loss of lives and properties.

Ibrahim said the command with the assistance of other security agencies had restored normalcy to the area.

She said the command would not hesitate to deal with anyone who disobeys traffic rules and regulations as well as  harged motorists to be careful, especially, during the ember months.

NAN.