A petrol
tanker has fallen in Agosasa, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State,
spilling its content.
Locals
reported that the tanker backslid and turned upside down while trying to climb
the sloppy sharp bend immediately after Odo Afa, in the early hours of
Saturday.
Some persons
went to the scene with jerry cans and other containers to scoop petrol.
A resident, who
spoke with reporters, however disclosed that those scooping fuel had been sent
away by security agents to avoid fire outbreak.
Meanwhile,
emergency workers, including the Fire Service of Ogun State, the police,
soldiers and other security agents were said to have cordoned off the area to
ensure safety of lives and properties.
