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Petrol Tanker Explodes After Colliding With SUV On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
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The driver of the tanker blamed the collision on the SUV driver.
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The SUV driver said a tyre bust made them lose control.
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The FRSC confirmed that a tyre bust triggered the accident.
Eko Hot Blog reports that a petrol-laden tanker has exploded after it collided with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on the Long Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The incident reportedly happened at about 4.30 pm on Sunday.
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Eko Hot Blog gathered that no casualty was recorded in the accident, but it caused gridlock along the axis as some vehicles resorted to driving against traffic to avoid the fire.
The tanker driver who gave his name only as Hamid accused the SUV driver of being responsible for the accident.
“I was on the fast lane close to the kerb when the driver was trying to overtake. After overtaking some vehicles, he ran into my tyre. It was in the process that I lost control and thereafter climbed the kerb. That was how the tanker fell on its side and went up in flames.
“He has told the police that he had a tyre burst and that was how he collided with me. I am waiting for the tanker’s owner,” he said.
Fire officials putting out the tanker fire
The Ogun State Sector Commander, FRSC, Ahmed Umar, confirmed the tanker driver’s account, saying the accident was caused by a tyre burst.
“The SUV had a tyre burst, lost control and swerved towards the tanker which led to the incident. The two adults and two children who were in the vehicle were rescued by our officials who were patrolling the corridor,” Umar said.
The unit commandant of TRACE covering the OPIC and MFM axis, Ojo Oloye, said the fire could not be put out immediately due to the fuel still in the tanker.
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“Firemen have tried to put out the fire. They ran out of water and have gone to replenish. Our men are also trying to control the traffic alongside the police and FRSC officials,” he said.
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