Tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan highway

A tanker has exploded along the Ogun State stretch of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, causing traffic diversion, according to Daily Post.

According to the report, the explosion happened in the early hours of the morning on Friday, February 10 between Fidiwo bridge and Foursquare.

The incident was confirmed by the Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Florence Okpe.

She said the tanker exploded along the Ogun State stretch of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, causing traffic diversion.

Three persons were involved in the accident, but no injury or death was recorded.

According to her, the crash involved an unregistered Daf tanker and one other vehicle.

“The suspected cause of the crash was wrongful overtaking, leading to scratch of two vehicles resulting in sparks of fire.

“The fire service men were contacted and traffic diverted immediately, with the crash scene cordoned off to avoid a secondary crash,” Okpe said.