Firefighters Avert Tanker Explosion In Ondo - Thepodiummedia

Firefighters Avert Tanker Explosion In Ondo - Thepodiummedia

The Ondo State Fire Service on Thursday averted what could have been a major tanker fire on the Ore flyover in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that a fully loaded tanker with Premium Motor Sprit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, fell off while navigating the flyover bend, spilling its contents across the road.“We thank God that such an offensive disaster was averted today in Ore. A fully loade…

Disaster Averted As 42,000 litres-Fuel-Tanker Skidded Off Expressway

A major disaster was narrowly averted in Ondo State Tuesday night, when a petrol-laden tanker carrying 42,000 litres of fuel skidded off the Ilesa Expressway at Igbara-Oke Junction.  The truck, which posed a serious explosion risk, was swiftly brought under control by operatives of the Ondo State Fire Service, who responded promptly to the emergency. Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic and alarm as the fully loaded liquefied petroleum gas (L…