45,000 litre Fuel Tanker Explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway + LOCATION

Fatality, casually figures yet unknown as fire fighting, rescue operation begin – FRSC Spokesperson

 

A 45,000 litre fuel-laden tanker has exploded along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Platforms Africa reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), which confirmed that the incident happened in the early hours of Thursday, noted that this has led to a road diversion on the expressway.

Tanker

It was learnt that a bus was involved in the raging fire, which occurred at Araromi town, before Sagamu interchange, Ogun State.

Details of the incident is still sketchy, according to the FRSC spokesperson in Ogun, Florence Okpe.

Okpe said rescue operation is still on, adding that the number of people involved is yet to be confirmed.

She explained that the scene has been cordoned off, while traffic was diverted to avert a secondary clash.

“Motorists are advised to make use of alternative routes to avoid unnecessary delay.

“Motorists are advised to remain calm and cooperate with traffic managers managing the situation,”she said.

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