The leakage of gas from a pipeline caused panic in the area, located along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, as residents and motorists ran for safety.

LASEMA said the pipeline was ruptured by construction workers during road rehabilitation, resulting in loud hissing that drove many people away and caused traffic gridlock.

The emergency team shut the pipe of the valve to stop the gas leakage, and the agency's fire team also blanketed the entire area to forestall a secondary incident.

Vehicular activities soon resumed after the scene was secured with the help of other emergency services including the Police.

No loss of lives were recorded, according to LASEMA.