Many passengers have been reported dead in a multiple accidents along the Ilesa-Akure Highway, Osun State on Monday.
It was gathered the accident occurred around 11:35 am at Erin Ijesa, a town in the Oriade Local Government Area when a diesel-laden tanker splashed its content on the highway, causing explosions that affected several vehicles.
An eyewitness told newsmen that the tanker fell on the move and caught fire immediately.
According to him: “Many vehicles are affected here and it has even caused traffic on the road. The officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are on the ground, diverting motorists to ply Ipetu Ijesa town to ease the traffic.
“Many people are burnt to death while some sustain severe burns. I don’t know the numbers of those that are affected now. The situation is very terrible.”
The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs. Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said she could not give the number of casualties yet.
