Metro News
Breaking: Tension as petrol tanker falls on busy Ibadan road
Ibadan residents were thrown into a state of panic Saturday morning, May 31st, after a large petrol tanker reportedly fell on a busy expressway near the Methodist Bridge, close to the New Garage area.
The incident, captured on video by a bystander, quickly spread across social media, creating fear of a possible explosion.
In the viral footage, the person filming urgently calls for immediate help, pleading with onlookers to alert the fire service before the situation escalates into a disaster. The fear of a fire outbreak was palpable as petrol spilled across the roadway, heightening concerns for the safety of motorists and pedestrians in the vicinity.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official confirmation on whether fire fighters or emergency responders have arrived at the scene to control the situation. Authorities are yet to provide further updates or details regarding the cause of the tanker’s fall or any casualties.
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