Tragedy averted as gas truck falls off in Ekiti

By Boye Oyeyemi –

Panic gripped residents of Aramoko-Ekiti after a gas tanker lost control and veered off the main road in the Iwaro area.

The incident, which caused a stir in the community, could have ended in tragedy but for the prompt intervention of firefighters and other emergency responders.

Eyewitnesses said the tanker skidded off the road after the driver lost control, sparking fears of an explosion due to the flammable nature of its content.

Firefighters were said to have arrived swiftly at the scene and worked tirelessly to stabilise the vehicle, preventing a possible fire outbreak that could have led to loss of lives and destruction of property.

Details later.