The Iyana-Isolo area of the ever-busy Apapa–Oshodi Expressway in Lagos was thrown into chaos on Sunday afternoon after a fully loaded tanker overturned and burst into flames.
Commuters and passersby watched in horror as the tanker reportedly skidded off the road, rammed into a commercial bus, and toppled into a roadside gutter before exploding.
The resulting inferno consumed the tanker, a container trailer, and parts of the expressway, sending commuters scrambling for safety.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around the Iyana-Isolo bus stop on the Oshodi–Apapa Expressway, inwards Oshodi from Mile 2.
The tanker driver, who is currently receiving treatment, reportedly lost control while attempting to park the vehicle. It collided with a commercial bus before skidding into a roadside gutter, leading to a fuel spill and subsequent explosion.
Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Fire Service, LASEMA, police officers, and officials of Ikeja Electric Distribution Company, were on the ground to contain the blaze and restore normalcy.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and police officers were also at the scene to manage traffic and ensure safety.
In an update on its official X account, LASTMA reported that the crash involved a flatbed trailer, a container-laden truck, and a commercial bus, which went up in flames.
It added that the Lagos State Fire Service was on ground making efforts to put out the inferno, while the road had been cordoned off and vehicles diverted to alternative routes.
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