A 60,000-litre petrol tanker on Monday skidded off the road at Iroko town in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State while attempting to navigate a bad portion of the road. It was revealed that the driver lost control of the vehicle while maneuvering through the damaged section of the expressway. Eyewitnesses said the tanker fell on its side, spilling its content on the expressway and leading to a gridlock. One of the witnesses said, “The vehicle landed on one of its sides while the content of the tanker spilled on the expressway, thereby causing traffic congestion. Though no life was lost, it caused a serious hold-up on the road.” Confirming the incident in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service Agency and Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Reform, Moroof Akinwande, said, “The accident involved a Mack trailer tanker with registration number GZA 55OXA, of 60,000-litre capacity, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit. “The affected truck swerved into a nearby ditch, during which the product it was conveying spilled on the expressway and nearby bush. “Our officers quickly swung into action by applying chemical foam compound to suppress the flammability of the content and prevent it from catching fire from the surroundings. “No casualty was recorded, and the accident was a result of loss of control while the driver was trying to negotiate the bend.” Akinwande advised road users to be cautious while driving and emphasised the importance of adhering to road safety guidelines to prevent similar incidents. This incident adds to the growing list of fuel tanker crashes recorded in Oyo State in recent months.