BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Motorists Scamper for Safety
- Lagos-Ibadan expressway witnessed another fuel tanker explosion on Thursday morning, making many road users scamper for their safety
- The explosion reportedly happened around Araromi town, and it resulted in serious traffic gridlock before the interchange
- Ogun sector command of the FRSC said efforts are on to put the situation under control while urging road users to take alternative routes to avoid delay
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Araromi, Ogun - Another tanker laden with fuel exploded on Thursday, October 20, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The Nation reported that the explosion occurred at Araromi Town before the Interchange and is causing traffic gridlock.
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It was learnt that some motorists close to the scene had scampered to safety.
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According to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Ogun Sector Command, efforts are on to bring the situation under control.
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FRSC advised motorists to make use of alternative routes to avoid unnecessary delays.
“The rescue operation is still on and people involved yet to be confirm because a bus is also involved.
“The crash scene cordoned off to avoid secondary crash, traffic has been diverted,” the commission said.
The commission also urged motorists to remain calm and cooperate with traffic managers managing the situation.
Lagos-Ibadan Traffic: 'Sapa' in motion as area boys dig tunnel under bridge, make money from users
Legit.ng earlier reported that about six area boys have dug a tunnel under the Longbridge at the Ogun end of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, where motorists use an alternative road to beat traffic.
The traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway is getting worrisome due to the ongoing construction on the road.
No doubt, sapa, the term in Nigerian English used to describe brokenness and poverty, has turned its side to the area boys.
Just in: Tragedy as commercial bus catches fire on Niger bridge
A commercial bus on the Niger bridge has been reported to have caught fire on Sunday, August 9, in Onitsha.
The incident was said to have happened around 1pm while it was in motion, adding that the people in the bus escaped before it caught fire.
According to Adeoye Irewuyi, the sector commander of the FRSC who confirmed the incident said, no passenger was injured during the incident.
Source: Legit.ng
