Caption: Fallen petroleum tanker
Travellers on the ever busy Lagos-Ibadan Highway were on Saturday morning caught in a gridlock as a tanker laden will fuel fell and caught fire.
Officials of the Ogun state traffic management agency TRACE had hectic time managing the ensuing traffic confusion as the fire raged at the Asese area of the highway where the incident occurred.
At the scene of the incident were officials of the Federal Roads Safety Corps, Federal Fire Service and men of the Nigerian Police.
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TRACE Spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed that the incident happened around 7am.
“Fire update at Ibafo. As of 0830 hrs., the fire has finally been put to rest. Traffic is gradually moving.
“Operatives are on the ground to ease the traffic. I will provide additional updates later.” Akinbiyi said
