Disaster Averted As Petrol Tanker Crashes, Catches Fire In Iseyin, Oyo State
Published June 24, 2025
Tragedy was narrowly averted on Monday morning after a petrol tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) crashed and caught fire along the Iseyin/Oyo Road in Iseyin, Oyo State.
The fully-loaded tanker, with registration number LM62XP (Lagos), reportedly lost control while in motion near NICO Farm, somersaulted into a ditch, and immediately went up in flames.
🚒 Swift Response from Firefighters Prevents Explosion
The Oyo State Fire Service confirmed the incident through its Chairman, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, in an official statement released to the press. The report noted that the fire outbreak was reported at exactly 10:46 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025.
“Our men, led by PFS1 Azeez, were immediately deployed to the scene after the distress call. Upon arrival, the tanker was already ablaze,” Akinwande stated.
The fire team responded swiftly by applying chemical foam compound, effectively preventing the highly flammable contents from exploding or spreading to nearby structures or vehicles.
✅ No Casualties, Road Reopened
Thanks to the prompt intervention of the fire service, the fire was completely extinguished, and no injuries or fatalities were recorded.
“Normal vehicular movement has been restored,” the statement added, emphasizing that the potential for a much larger disaster was successfully averted.
⚠️ Ongoing Concerns Over Fuel Tanker Accidents
This incident adds to the growing concerns about fuel tanker safety on Nigerian highways, especially in densely populated or agriculturally active regions like Oyo State. Calls for stricter regulatory oversight and routine vehicle safety checks are once again making headlines in the wake of the accident.
