Panic, heavy gridlock as gas truck loses control in Kwara

Possible loss of lives and properties was averted on Friday in Ilorin when a gas truck coming from Lagos lost control around “A” Division area of the Kwara capital.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that there was panic among residents and shop owners who deserted their houses and facilities following the incident for fear of possible explosion.

NAN reports that a combined team of the Police, Civil Defence Corps, Fire Service and State Road Maintenance Agency made efforts to contain the situation.