Fuel Tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

 Fuel Tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

By Dayo Badmus, 

A fuel tanker has exploded along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the incident happened in the early hours of Thursday.

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

According to the FRSC spokesperson in Ogun, Florence Okpe, 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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