Breaking:Tanker explosion at Agbowo Expressway (Video)

Oyo State Fire Services Agency Responds to Trailer Tanker Fire Near Fijabi House, Agbowo Expressway

The Oyo State Fire Services Agency is actively battling a fire outbreak involving a trailer tanker in front of Fijabi House, along the Agbowo Expressway, Ibadan. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The fire was reported at exactly 2:45 a.m. through a GSM call and confirmed by Mr. Akinbitan, alerting authorities to the tanker fire.

Preliminary reports indicate that the incident involves a trailer tanker carrying diesel and a truck fully loaded with spare parts, which overturned into a nearby ditch. Firefighters were promptly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and contain the fire. As of now, firefighting efforts are ongoing, with emergency personnel ensuring the fire does not spread further or endanger nearby structures.

The agency assures the public that it is in control of the situation, with all necessary resources deployed to mitigate the damage. Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. Residents are urged to avoid the area to allow unhindered emergency operations and to ensure public safety.