Ten people , including a presenter of the Special Marshal radio programme for the Federal Road Safety Commission in Osun State, , were killed when a petrol tanker rammed into a market in Owena, near Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday.
Scores of others said to have been injured are in nearby hospitals.
An eyewitness said the tanker was coming from the Ilesa end of the Akure/Ilesa Road.
It was gathered that the tanker’s brake failed, a few meters to the roadside market.
Some of the victims were said to be traders, artisans and drivers who parked on the road side.
The victims were taken to a hospital in Akure, where some of them were confirmed dead.
The tanker was still on the road at press time.
It was, however, not certain if the tanker driver has been arrested.
It was gathered that Adewale, who died on the spot, was making a purchase at Owena market when a fuel truck lost control and rammed into his car.
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