Explosion Rocks Lagos-Ibadan Expressway As Petrol Tanker Collides With Truck

Another tanker explosion was recorded at the Otedola Bridge area on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early Saturday morning.

Our correspondent gathered that the accident happened at around 3am when a petrol laden tanker had a head-on collision with a truck carrying fabrics.

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The two trucks were reportedly destroyed in the inferno but no life was lost in the fire which prevented vehicular movement on the busy road.

The Spokesman for the Lagos State Emergency Agency, Mr Nosa Okunbor, who confirmed the incident in a statement said no life was lost in the inferno.

He said, “No casualty was recorded. The fire has been put out by Lagos State Fire Fighters and LASEMA Response Team.”

Recall that Otedola Bridge area on the expressway has recorded many of such accidents claiming lives.and destroying properties in several millions.

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