According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, one person died in the fire that broke out on the Abeokuta Expressway in Lagos.
Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Service, stated this at a Friday update.
Three automobiles and various businesses were also destroyed in the inferno caused by the discharge of Premium Motor Spirit, according to her (PMS).
“Reports of the incident got to the service at 2 .16 a.m on Friday.
“The accident occurred when a 45,000 liters PMS capacity tanker wanted to negotiate a bend on the highway as it was on its way to serve a Petrol station.
“The spillage spread to the roadsides and the residents started to scoop the PMS, this nefarious activity ensured the fire outbreak.
“These people risked their lives, the service has warned residents severally, never to scoop PMS. However, the situation has been brought under control by the firefighting crews.
“The emergency responders were still at the scene to ensure that all hindrances to free movement and wreckage of the tanker were removed promptly,” Adeseye said.
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