“Call any of your relatives who is travelling through that route (Lagos-Ibadan Expressway) this morning, please. The fire ignited through an explosion and fanned by 33,000 litres of petrol, is still raging violently as we speak. We do not know casualty or fatality figure yet,”
A tanker fully loaded with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol has exploded on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Casualty figure is, ad at press time, unknown in the accident at new Kara Market inbound Ibadan. which has already caused motorists to be held in traffic.
Platforms Africa gathered that the tanker laden with fuel was caught in the hold up and suddenly burst into flames affecting 7 other trucks and 2 cars in the process.
“Call any of your relatives who is travelling through that route (Lagos-Ibadan Expressway) this morning please. The fire ignited through an explosion and fanned by 33,000 litres of petrol,is still raging as we speak. We do not know casualty or fatality figure yet,” an eyewitness, Sumbo Davies, who is caught up in the holdup at the scene, said.
In a statement shared by TRACE PRO, it reads:
”Attention, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Travelers
“A case of fire outbreak has been reported along the proposed new Kara Market inbound Ibadan.
“Around 0400hrs, a fully loaded trailer fell on the and in the ensuing gridlock caused by the incident, a tanker laden with fuel, in the hold up suddenly burst into flames affecting 7 other trucks and 2 cars in the process.
“While rescue operations continues with the combined efforts of TRACE, FRSC, POLICE NSCDC and the FIRE SERVICE, motorists are advised to ply the alternative routes below.
“Vehicles moving inbound Lagos should go through Saapade-Ode/Remo-Iperu-Sagamu to relink Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
”In addition, vehicles moving inbound Ibadan should also go through Sagamu-Iperu-Ode/Remo-Saapade to relink Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
”While any nconveniences is highly regretted, drivers are implored to please maintain lane disciple, so as not worsen the traffic situation.
“Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.“
