Tanker explodes after colliding with 2 vehicles on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Two persons were injured after a diesel tanker exploded opposite the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries’ Prayer City along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway on Thursday.

The Ogun State Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC spokesperson, Florence Okpe, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said five persons were involved in the accident.

The statement read; “The crash occurred at about 1405HRS on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway opposite MFM church.

“A total of five persons were involved and they are all male adults. Two persons were injured and no death was recorded from the road traffic crash.

“Three vehicles were involved with registration numbers AAA251HE
TOYOTA CAMRY CAR ASH, LSD828GS TOYOTA COROLLA CAR, and Mack Truck with no number on it.

“The suspected causes of the multiple crashes were speed, brake failure, and loss of control on the part of the tanker.

“The rescue operation is still on to put the fire under control by personnel of Ogun state Fire service. FRSC men are managing the traffic situation assisted by other agencies. MTD officers from Ibafo police station are on the ground too.”

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