Kara Explosion: FRSC Diverts Traffic To Clear Wreckages Off The Road

Following the explosion involving four tankers at Kara bridge, Berger, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced diversion of traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The State Sector Commander of FRSC, Olusegun Ogungbemide, announced in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.

He said, “Following the unfortunate crash that involved three fuel tankers and one other trailer that were engulfed in an inferno in the early hours of the day, FRSC operatives immediately mobilized and invited fire servicemen to extinguish the fire.

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“The situation, expectedly, impaired traffic situation around the scene of the fire outbreak and beyond.

“This affected motorists, especially those driving out of Lagos.

“To cushion the effect on the road users, FRSC temporarily diverted traffic between New Garage and the end of Kara bridge to allow a counter-flow for Ibadan bound traffic to use a lane from the Lagos bound section of the expressway.

“FRSC at this moment admonished motorists using the temporary lane to obey instructions from traffic officials around the scene of the crash and urged them to drive with caution.”

Ogungbemide noted that travelers should explore other routes because the agency is waiting to clear up the road.

“Those traveling from Ibadan may turn at Sagamu interchange and use Abeokuta to Lagos through Sango Otta, Abule Egba, Iyana-Ipaja.

“People traveling out of Lagos may also use the above route, and travelers from Lagos Island can explore Victoria Island, Ajah to Ijebu Ode to continue their journey.

“However, motorists around Mowe, Ibafo entering into Lagos or vice-versa using the temporary lane should please drive with extreme caution,” he added.