A fuel tanker exploded near the Old Toll Gate in Mojoda Community, Epe Local Government Area, Lagos State, causing major disruptions on the Epe-Ijebu Ode Expressway.
Emergency reports say that at least two people, including the tanker driver, managed to escape before the tanker caught fire around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The tanker was carrying fuel out of Lagos when the explosion happened. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the explosion and assured the public that efforts were underway to control the fire and prevent more damage.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently working to control the fire from the fuel tanker on the Epe-Ijebu Ode Expressway, near the Old Toll Gate, Mojoda, Epe, Lagos State,” Adeseye said.
“There are no other people at immediate risk, except for the tanker driver, and we are working to bring the situation under control.”
Authorities are still monitoring the situation and are advising drivers to be careful and follow safety guidelines.
