Tanker Explodes On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Killing 5 People

On Wednesday morning, a tanker explosion on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway claimed the lives of five people.

During the incident, the victims were said to have been “burned beyond recognition.”

Tunji Alegi Filling Station in Ogun State’s Kwakyama Area.
At least five people were burned when a petrol-laden tanker collided with another truck, spilled its contents, and burst into flames.

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During the explosion, at least five vehicles were equally destroyed.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)’s spokesperson, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident on Wednesday in Abeokuta.

Okpe, who is the Public Education Officer of FRSC, explained that the tanker had collided with another truck which led to a fire outbreak.

She blamed the incident on “wrongful overtaking and dangerous driving” on the part of the tanker’s driver.

Okpe said corpses of the victims were recovered from the crashed trucks and deposited at a morgue in Ipara, Remo North Local Government Area.

“A total of five persons were burnt beyond recognition.

“They were recovered from one of the crashed trucks and have been deposited at FOS Morgue Ipara.
Further updates soon,” She said.

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Okpe hinted that traffic along the route had been diverted to avoid a secondary crash, just as she advised commuters to remain calm and cooperate with traffic managers.

Our correspondent reports that, on Sunday night, seven people were burnt to death on the Lagos – Ibadan expressway.

According to to the FRSC, “a total of 10 persons were involved in the crash”.