Tragedy struck in the early hours of Tuesday when a tanker explosion claimed the lives of two persons, including the driver and motor boy, in the New Garage area of Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan.
The incident has thrown the entire neighborhood into a state of mourning, with residents and onlookers expressing shock and sadness.
Emergency responders, including men of the Oyo State Fire Services, are currently battling to prevent the inferno from spreading to other commercial outlets and residential buildings in the area.
The explosion has also disrupted human and vehicular movements in the area, causing chaos and gridlock.
The cause of the explosion is yet to be determined, but an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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