Tanker Explosion At Magboro Causes Gridlock On Lagos Ibadan Expressway

A tanker fire accident at Magboro area of the Lagos Ibadan Expressway has caused a major gridlock along the axis.

The explosion occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at Magboro Bus-Stop, Outward Lagos.

While motorists were held up in the gridlock some commuters resorted to trekking to their places of work.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised the general public on the need to adequately plan their trips today, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway due to heavy gridlock that may arise as a result of tanker explosion at the corridor.

The Corridor Commander, DCC Kehinde G Hamzat, who broke the news said the advice is highly imperative to enable road users to plan their trips and as well look for alternative routes that could guarantee their safety.

“A tanker explosion on Magboro bridge on the outward Lagos section of the expressway which occurred at about 0415hrs (4.15 am) in the early hours of today, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, has called for the need to adjust one’s movement for the day.

“The fire is still burning as at 0520hrs (5:20) and this means a total standstill situation of vehicular movement along the expressway. Relentless efforts are still being made to extinguish the fire by men of Fire Service backed up by men of other agencies around the scene of the inferno.

“We, therefore, advise the general public to have adequate planning for their trips for those who cannot cancel their planned journeys. We also advise that travellers who are bound to transit in and out of Lagos from the neighbouring state to explore alternative routes where necessary.

“All hands on deck to ensure that the situation is professionally managed and the road returned to proper use for the public.

“FRSC wishes us safe journey to our various destination,” DCC Hamzat, said