Two injured as diesel tanker reportedly catches fire in Ogun

Two persons sustained injuries on Wednesday when a diesel tanker caught fire at Nine Energies Filling Station, Asero, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

 

 

It was gathered that the fire was ignited by the pump when the mini tanker was offloading its content.

 

Men of the Ogun State Fire Service had raced to the filling station to put out the fire and prevent it from gulping the entire station.

 

 

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that the driver of the truck and his motor boy sustained first degree burns in the fire outbreak, which started around 10 a.m.

 

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“The fire started around 10 a.m., and we all just saw the thick smoke coming from the filling station. The fire fighters from Ogun State Fire Services came to put out the fire,” an eyewitness said.

 

Confirming the incident, the Director of Ogun State Fire Service, Fatai Adefala, said the injured were rushed to State Hospital, Ijaye, for medical attention.

 

 

“Yes, I was there; the fire started when the tanker was about to dispense the diesel into the underground tank. It was the pumping machine that ignited the fire and the two people injured only suffered minor injuries and were rushed to the state hospital.” Adefala said.

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Earlier, the police spokesperson in Ogun, Omolola Odutola, had confirmed the incident to the Newsmen, saying, however, that she did not have details at the time our correspondent called, because she was at an official function.

 

 

 

 

 

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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