The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of a driver whose truck with Reg. No BBJ-542XAF laden with gas overturned while driving along the Sagamu-Benin expressway.
Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement sighted by The Eagle Online on Tuesday.
According to her, the Divisional Police Officer of Ijebu-Ife Division received a complaint on Sunday at about 0035hrs involving the truck after it fell on the highway.
She however disclosed that no life was lost but the truck driver and two of his motor boys sustained minor injuries from the incident.
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Odutola, a Chief Superintendent of Police, noted that the trio has been taken to Ireayo Hospital where they are receiving treatment.
“Call has been made to the fire service station Ijebu-Ode, and one of their vehicles was already on ground for safety.
“The company has equally made arrangements for recovery crane vehicles. Road Safety Officers are equally on ground,” she stated.
“Efforts are ongoing to recover the truck, and the motor traffic division is on the ground, enduring free flow of traffic,” she added.