The Ondo State Fire Service averted what could have been a major tanker fire on the Ore flyover in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.
It was 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.
Truthlive New gathered according to eyewitness who spoke with NAN “the prompt response and professionalism deployed by the firefighters and other security agencies, averted the disaster.
Dr Samuel Ibitoye, the state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), also confirmed the incdent.
Ibitoye said the incident caused gridlock on the Ore-Benin Expressway, adding that the joint efforts of the FRSC, Police, and other security agencies deployed to the scene cleared the gridlock.