Tanker Explosion in Lagos

A fuel laden tanker exploded this morning beside the Department of State Security Services (DSS) office and Ojo Barracks on Lagos - Badagry Expressway.

According to Vanguard News, the tanker fell as a result of the collapsed state of the road and spilled its contents on the road.

The impact of the fall resulted in the explosion of which fire spread to other vehicles.

According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred at 6:45 am. At least eight vehicles were consumed by the inferno, while an unspecified number of people, who were trapped in their cars were burnt to death.

Some people, who jumped out of their vehicles on sensing danger, sustained various degrees of injuries.

Men of the Federal Fire Service and Lagos State Emergency Services Management Agency (LASEMA) later came to rescue the situation. 

However, a statement released by the state police command spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti, says the nine vehicles, comprising four articulated vehicles, one truck and four mini buses were razed.