A tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol, on Thursday, April 27, crashed and killed 10 persons at Bauchi Road junction in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident was confirmed via a statement issued on Thursday by the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo.
Alabo said the vehicle, which lost control, crashed and burst into flames, burning three other vehicles and two tricycles at the scene.
“This afternoon, we received information from a good Samaritan that a tanker conveying PMS lost control, crashed, and burst in flames along Bauchi Road Junction.
However, the number of injured persons is yet to be verified as at the time of filling this report.
