Many feared killed as tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Express

Many people have been feared killed and several others trapped after a tanker exploded around Mowe-Ibafo, Ogun State.



The explosion which occurred at about 1am on Wednesday was said to have affected mostly residents who went to scoop petrol from a fallen tanker.

It was gathered that the explosion resulted to heavy gridlock on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, forcing people to flee their vehicles.

The Nation gathered that many vehicles were engulfed by the fire.