There is tension along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as seven trailers were burnt as a result of a fire outbreak from a tanker explosion.
NPOreports gathered that the incident happened around the new Kara Market inbound Ibadan.
There was no report of loss of lives yet.
However, as of the time of filing this report, operatives of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) have arrived at the scene of the incident to stop the fire from escalating to other areas.
The TRACE Corps Spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, in a confirmation statement, said “a fully loaded trailer fell on the road in the ensuing gridlock caused by the incident, a tanker laden with fuel, in the hold up suddenly burst into flames affecting 7 other trucks and 2 cars in the process.”He advised that vehicles moving inbound Lagos should go through Saapade-Ode/Remo-Iperu-Sagamu to relink Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Lagos/Ibadan expressway this morning
He also added that vehicles moving inbound Ibadan should also go through Sagamu-Iperu-Ode/Remo-Saapade to relink the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
“While any conveniences is highly regretted, drivers are implored to please maintain lane disciple, so as not worsen the traffic situation,” he pleaded.
