Panic as fuel tanker bursts into flames on Epe-Ijebu Ode expressway

A fuel tanker explosion near the Old Toll Gate in Mojoda Community, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, caused significant disruption along the Epe-Ijebu Ode Expressway on Wednesday.

The incident occurred around 4 p.m. and involved a tanker transporting fuel out of Lagos. Fortunately, the tanker driver and one other individual narrowly escaped before the vehicle erupted into flames.

The explosion forced motorists to divert to alternative routes, leading to severe traffic congestion along the expressway.

Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the incident and assured the public that emergency teams were promptly deployed to extinguish the fire and prevent further damage.

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“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently battling a fuel tanker inferno on the Epe-Ijebu Ode Expressway, near the Old Toll Gate, Mojoda, Epe, Lagos State,” Adeseye said.

“There are no vulnerable individuals within the immediate scene except for the tanker occupant, as efforts are ongoing to bring the situation under control.”

Authorities continue to monitor the situation while urging motorists to exercise caution and adhere to safety instructions.