Traders and passers-by at the Apete area of Ibadan on Sunday were thrown into panic after a gas-laden truck was almost completely engulfed by fire near Nobility Filling Station.
The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m., prompting traders and other road users in the busy area to scamper for safety over fears of a possible explosion.
Eyewitnesses said the fire started from one side of the truck, reportedly around the battery compartment, forcing the driver to abruptly halt in the middle of the road. The driver quickly deployed fire extinguishers in an attempt to contain the blaze.
The fire was eventually brought under control, and no casualties were recorded.
As of the time of filing this report, the truck remained parked on the road to allow it to cool before resuming movement, while traffic in the area was temporarily disrupted.