One killed, two injured as gas tanker explodes in Ogun

The FRSC spokesperson explained that the tanker suffered
brake failure, the driver lost control and crashed the vehicle into the road
barricade. The truck burst into flames thereafter.

She added that some vehicles and shops in the vicinity were
burnt as well.

 “The fire service
were contacted immediately and the scene was cordoned off to avoid secondary
crash,”  she said.

“The deceased was deposited at the State General Hospital
morgue, Abeokuta, and the injured victims were taken away by the families.

“FRSC operatives are still on ground managing the traffic
situation.”