Updated: Three dead, vehicles, motorbikes burnt in Ogun tanker explosion

Three persons have been confirmed dead and four others injured in a tanker explosion that occurred along the Presidential Boulevard in the Kuto area of Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The incident occurred around 8.15am on Tuesday when the 33,000-litre tanker had brake failure while descending the Kuto overhead bridge.

Six vehicles and six motorcycles were also burnt in the fuel tanker fire incident.

Men of the Federal and Ogun State Fire Services were at the scene of the incident to bring the raging fire under control, while motorists were advised to ply alternative routes.

The Director of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Ige Olufolarin, speaking with journalists at the scene of the fire disaster, confirmed the number of casualties, adding that the accident was as a result of brake failure on the part of the tanker truck.

The state Director of Fire Service, Engineer Fatai Adefola, who also spoke with journalists after the fire had been put out, also confirmed that six light trucks as well as six motorcycles were burnt alongside with the tanker.

Ogun Commissioner for Special Duties, Femi Ogunbanwo, who was at the scene of the incident, said the injured persons had been taken to the state hospital, Ijaye and that the state government would foot the medical bills.