Two feared dead in Ilorin tanker-accident

Two persons have been reported dead in a fatal accident which occurred along old Jebba road in Ilorin the Kwara State capital on Wednesday.

It was gathered that the accident occurred when a petrol tanker driver tried to maneuver in order to ensure safety of a motorcycle rider who overtook him.

Two of the occupants in the NNPC tanker were said to have died on the spot while the motorcyclist is at large.

This situation according to findings by ROYAL NEWS however caused heavy traffic jam along the ever busy road as many passengers and motorists had to come down from their vehicles to trek to their respective destinations.

However,  men of the FRSC, KWARTMA and Fire Service were at the scene to calm the situation.

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