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Tears, Agony As Oyo Gas Tanker Accident Kills Five

At least five persons have been killed and several others, injured following an accident involving a gas truck in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The accident occurred around 9:00 am on Sunday at a popular herbs market in the Bode area of the city as a result of a brake failure from the tanker which was fully loaded with domestic gas.

This comes barely 24 hours after another accident involving a truck and motorcycle left three persons dead in Ibadan.

The accident occurred at the Total garden area, few meters from the second gate of University College Hospital (UCH) around 8:00 am on Saturday.

According to reports, some angry residents made attempt to burn the truck but security agents prevented them as they shot into the air to disperse them.

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The Police spokesperson in the state, Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incident.

He explained that “the accident occurred as a result of a collision between a Coca-Cola Howoo truck with Reg No APP 696 XV and two motorcycles. The bodies of the victims have been deposited at the Morgue.”

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Alex Enemanna

A print journalist with vast knowledge of political developments in Nigeria. Passionate about equity and fairness through robust developmental journalism.

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