A fuel tanker explosion that occurred on Tuesday morning in Abeokuta, Ogun State has left three people been burnt to death and several others injured.
At least five vehicles and two motorcycles were also burnt in the explosion.
The explosion was heard around 8.00am along the popular IBB Boulevard, Kuto-Oke-Ileweo road where CBN and GT Bank are located.
It was discovered to be a fuel tanker fire which exploded in the area, with balls of fire enveloping the atmosphere. People within the area fled for safety.
Men of the Federal and Ogun State Fire Service were later arrived the scene and were able to battle and control the raging inferno.
Commissioner for Special Duties, Femi Ogunbanwo who was at the scene said the rescued victims had been taken to hospital and were being treated on government’s expenses.
He also assured that investigation was ongoing on the cause of the incident in order to to avert re-occurrence.
