Two dead as tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Two people have been confirmed dead in a tanker explosion that occurred in an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

This was confirmed by the Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Ahmed Umar.

According to him, the tanker, with no registration number and laden with Premium Motor Spirit, was inbound Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when it exploded some few kilometers after the Sagamu interchange.

The Sector Commander said eight male adults, three vehicles, and a Bajaj motorcycle, were involved in the unfortunate incident.

Umar added that two persons died, while six other persons came out unhurt from the accident.

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“The corpses of the dead have been deposited at Idera Morgue, Sagamu,” he said.

The FRSC boss blamed the accident on speeding on part of one of the truck drivers.

He said that the inferno had been put off by firefighters and traffic has also been diverted to ease the free flow of traffic.

Umar implored motorists to cooperate with the FRSC personnel and other sister agencies to reduce the time being spent in the gridlocks.

He further enjoined motorists to drive cautiously and adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations.