Petrol Tanker Explodes On Otedola Bridge Of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)

A petrol tanker explosion has occurred on Saturday on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday evening along the Otedola Estate.

Naija News understands a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a container truck were caught up in the inferno caused by the petrol laden tanker which fell inward Berger.

The explosion occurred inside the ditch when descending into Otedola Bridge near Otedola Estate on the outbound service lane of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Thick smoke could be seen enveloping the skies around the area in the video seen on social media.

As at the time of filing this report, more details are still been expected about the incident which has caused traffic gridlock around the area.

See some of the videos of the incidence as posted on Twitter by social media users.

Tanker explosion on otedola bridge. Find an alternative route if you’re going towards there. Stay safe pic.twitter.com/AF1V3PBXUH

— Adeleke (@king_kola_) December 19, 2020

There’s been a tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge, Lagos.pic.twitter.com/CHbKUrayDR

— Clacified (@clacified) December 19, 2020

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