On Thursday morning, firefighters in Kwara State acted quickly to prevent a disaster after a serious collision between a bus and a truck on the Otte-Ilorin expressway.

The accident occurred at around 8:12 AM when a bus loaded with cosmetic products crashed into a truck that had tipped over on the expressway. The truck, which had been carrying perfume and honey, had been overturned since Monday. When the bus collided with it, a fire broke out.

Thankfully, the Kwara State Fire Service responded immediately. The firefighters bravely fought the blaze and were able to bring it under control before it could spread further and cause more damage.

Hassan Adekunle, the spokesperson for the state fire service, praised the firefighters for their swift action. He explained that the quick response was critical in stopping what could have been a much larger disaster.

This incident serves as a reminder for all road users to drive carefully and pay attention to road conditions. The director of the fire service urged drivers to be cautious to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Thanks to the bravery and fast action of the Kwara State firefighters, the situation was brought under control, avoiding what could have been a devastating disaster on the Otte-Ilorin expressway.