Fuel tanker catches fire, grounds traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

A fuel tanker on Saturday morning fell and caught fire at the Ibafo/Aseese axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, but the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency said that no life was lost.

The fire which was battled by men of the Ogun State Fire Services and Federal Road Safety Corps, among others was eventually put out around 8.30am.

Emergency operatives remain on the ground to assist in easing the traffic congestion caused by the incident.

TRACE spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, in a statement said that the incident happened around 7am.

The statement reads further, “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.”

TRACE Divisional Commander, Mowe-Ibafo, Kabir Ojerinde, confirmed that no lives were lost in the accident.

“The tanker is burnt beyond recognition, so we do not have details about the tanker’s ownership and number plate,” he added.