On Friday, a petrol tanker lost control and overturned at Akala, Ibadan, dumping its contents and damaging a nearby vehicle in a dramatic incident captured on video.
The footage circulating online, including a video shared online, shows the aftermath of the accident, with fuel spilling across the roadway and the tanker lying on its side. A black Mercedes Benz SUV was struck and badly damaged during the incident.
According to the video, the owner of the Mercedes, a visibly agitated woman, confronted the tanker driver at the scene, demanding that he replace her damaged vehicle. The exchange was emotive as onlookers gathered, with the woman insisting that the tanker operator accept responsibility for the loss of her car.
The crash led to temporary traffic slowdowns as motorists and residents stopped to see what had occurred. Emergency responders and recovery teams were not immediately visible in the available footage.
Watch the video here:
No official statement has yet been released by the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYOSTMA), police, or fire service regarding the cause of the accident, any injuries, or subsequent actions taken.
As of publication, it is not clear whether the tanker driver has agreed to compensate the owner of the Mercedes, or if the matter will be handled through insurance and legal channels.
OYOGist observes that incidents involving heavy vehicles continue to raise concerns about road safety in and around Ibadan, particularly in high-traffic areas like Akala.
