About Twenty persons were burnt to death in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
It was gathered that the victims were scooping fuel from a petrol tanker that fell and spilled its content along the Benin–Ore-Sagamu Expressway.
According to an eyewitness, the fire was ignited by a spark from a phone held by one of the persons who were scooping fuel.
ait.live learnt that the victims of the disaster included three children and a pregnant woman who were burnt beyond recognition.
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When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Omisanya confirmed the incident and described the victims as fuel scoopers.
She said the command has commenced an investigation into the matter.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)