ADVERTISEMENT

Ambode visits scene of petrol tanker explosion

Ambode was at the scene to assess the extent of damage the fire caused and also to condole with victims.

Over 54 cars were said to have been burnt beyond recognition and nine persons confirmed dead so far.

Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred after a tanker laden with petrol had a brake failure and hit the median of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway; the busiest expressway and gateway into the nation's commercial capital.

ADVERTISEMENT

What followed was a bang and a stream of fire that immediately engulfed four lanes of chaotic traffic.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

How we nurtured Anambra UTME candidate to score 324 in JAMB - LG Chairman

How we nurtured Anambra UTME candidate to score 324 in JAMB - LG Chairman

FG commences payment of ₦2.7bn to property owners affected by Lagos-Calabar Highway

FG commences payment of ₦2.7bn to property owners affected by Lagos-Calabar Highway

Kanu, Igboho, Ekpa are paid by foreign countries to cause problems in Nigeria - Seun Kuti

Kanu, Igboho, Ekpa are paid by foreign countries to cause problems in Nigeria - Seun Kuti

'What we built in 6 years was destroyed in 6 hours' — Landmark counts losses

'What we built in 6 years was destroyed in 6 hours' — Landmark counts losses

'I don’t know where to start from' — man laments destruction of Lagos beach business

'I don’t know where to start from' — man laments destruction of Lagos beach business

May Day: President Bola Tinubu’s speech

May Day: President Bola Tinubu’s speech

Bishop Oyedepo issues crucial message to 'Yahoo Yahoo' enterprises

Bishop Oyedepo issues crucial message to 'Yahoo Yahoo' enterprises

FG confirms new minimum wage will take effect from May 1, 2024

FG confirms new minimum wage will take effect from May 1, 2024

House of Reps assures end to fuel queues soon, says scarcity temporary

House of Reps assures end to fuel queues soon, says scarcity temporary

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT