Explosion rocks Lagos-Ibadan expressway [Video]

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
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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.

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

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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