Petrol Tanker Explodes On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
On Saturday morning, a fuel tanker fell and caught fire at the Ibafo/Aseese axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency said that no life was lost.
It was gathered that emergency responders from the Fire Rescue Services, Federal Road Safety Corps, and other agencies were working to extinguish the blaze.
The fire incident was eventually successfully contained around 8.30 am.
TRACE Spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said that the incident happened around 7 am.
His message read, “Fire update at Ibafo. As of 0830 hrs., the fire has finally been put to rest. Traffic is gradually moving.
“Operatives are on the ground to ease the traffic. I will provide additional updates later.”
Meanwhile, TRACE Divisional Commander, Mowe-Ibafo, Kabir Ojerinde, confirmed that no lives were lost in the accident.
In a telephone interview, he mentioned that the trans-loading of the remaining fuel into another tanker is currently ongoing.
Regarding the cause of the accident, Ojerinde explained, “Yes, the crash happened very early in the morning around 5:30 am. Fortunately, there were no other vehicles involved.
“While we cannot confirm if overspeeding was a factor, the tanker was said to have overturned and caught fire.
“The emergency response was swift, and we moved the truck from the road to ease traffic.
“Currently, the trans-loading is ongoing, with another truck on-site handling the remnants.”
He also noted that the name of the filling station or tanker owner remains unknown at this time.
“The tanker is burnt beyond recognition, so we do not have details about the tanker’s ownership and number plate,” he added.
