Many people are feared dead in a road accident that has occurred today at Igbelajewa Village, along the Ilesha-Akure Expressway when a truck carrying diesel lost control, spilt its content and caught fire.

About seven vehicles, including an 18-passenger commercial bus have been reportedly burnt.

Spokesperson for Osun Command of Nigeria Police Force, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the accident, saying the number of the victims is yet to be acertained.

More details coming.