Fuel Tanker explodes in Ojo Barracks due to bad roads

In the early hours of Tuesday, October 2nd, a fuel laden tanker fell at Barracks bus-stop due to dilapidated state of the Lagos-Badagry expressway.

The fall caused the tanker to explode and eye witnesses report that no fewer than 8 vehicles were burnt by the fire with some people reportedly trapped in them.

No official report has been given on casualty figure or number of vehicles affected.

"@tejiri_official: @Gidi_Traffic clip from the tanker explosion that happened earlier today at barracks bus stop, LAGOS BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY. Several vehicles were burnt. That road is terrible and needs urgent intervention.#GIDITRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/pU6LCjdnEU

— ?????ℝ????ℂ (@Gidi_Traffic) October 2, 2018

"@olaabdulakeem: Tanker explosion at Barracks Bustop along Lagos Badagry Exp way this early morning 2/10/2018. No loss of life had been confirmed though.@Gidi_Traffic#GIDITRAFFIC https://t.co/UwhZvKvEZe

— ?????ℝ????ℂ (@Gidi_Traffic) October 2, 2018

Social media users have shared photos and videos from the tragic event.

“@tejiri_official: @Gidi_Traffic clip from the tanker explosion that happened earlier today at barracks bus stop, LAGOS BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY. Several vehicles were burnt. That road is terrible and needs urgent intervention.#GIDITRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/pU6LCjdnEU

— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) October 2, 2018

“@ushedogregon: @Gidi_Traffic tanker explosion at OJO BARRACKS #GIDITRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/xYmGFb8Nud

— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) October 2, 2018

“@olaabdulakeem: Tanker explosion at Barracks Bustop along Lagos Badagry Exp way this early morning 2/10/2018. No loss of life had been confirmed though.@Gidi_Traffic#GIDITRAFFIC https://t.co/UwhZvKvEZe

— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) October 2, 2018

Photo Credit: @ushedogregon