NGIn Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, a potentially catastrophic fire was avoided when firefighters intervened after a 45,000-liter petrol tanker crashed at a filling station on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 6:02 a.m. at YTK Filling Station in the Apata area of Eyenkorin. According to the Kwara State Fire Service spokesperson, Hassan Adekunle, the driver lost control while trying to reposition the vehicle, leading to the tanker colliding with the station's perimeter fence. This caused the compartment holding premium motor spirit (petrol) to detach from the truck. Firefighters swiftly secured the area, performed cooling and dampening operations to prevent ignition, and safely transferred the spilled fuel into an empty tanker under their supervision. No injuries or property damage were reported. The Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, commended the emergency responders and reiterated the importance of adhering to safety protocols to prevent similar incidents.
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