Tanker Explodes On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A petrol-laden tanker exploded on Wednesday near the NASFAT end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
It was gathered that the incident has led to a severe traffic gridlock in the area.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Command, Florence Okpe, told THE WHISTLER that the tanker fell while attempting to negotiate a U-turn.
“The tanker fell off when it was about negotiating that U-Turn. Although the tanker did not explode immediately, it exploded after some time,” Okpe said.
She added that FRSC officials and firefighters are currently at the scene working to control the situation.
When asked about casualties or fatalities, Okpe said that rescue operations were still ongoing and no information could be confirmed at this time.
“We cannot ascertain that right now until the rescue operation is completed,” she stated.
Tanker Explodes On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
