Explosion rocks Lagos-Ibadan expressway (VIDEO)

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:06 PMBy Ijeoma

Written by Ijeoma on October 6, 2023 Updated on August 30, 2025

A tanker laden with fuel has exploded around Opic Estate area at the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

There is panic at Opic Estate axis of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a tanker exploded
The exact cause of the explosion cannot be ascertained

A tanker containing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called fuel, has exploded on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The incident which happened on Friday night around the OPIC axis in Isheri, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, made many motorists and travellers stranded.

The situation forced many drivers to ply one-way and also made the commuters scamper to safety.

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The cause of the explosion is unknown, neither is the destination of the truck driver.

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As of the time of filing this report, no emergency or police officials were sighted at the scene of the explosion.

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