Inferno Engulfs Lagos-Ibadan Express, Petrol Tanker Burn 54 Cars, Nine Persons Burnt Beyond Recognition

By Ajibola Abayomi,

June 28, 2018

Lagos-Ibadan Express Road went up in flames on Wednesday when a tanker loaded with petrol summersalted and rammed into  other vehicles on the road.

The incident as gathered from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) wrecked havoc on 54 cars. So far nine persons have been confirmed burnt beyond recognition.

There was massive fire at the expressway following the explosion which reportedly caught other vehicles along the ever busy way.

Many people are feared dead in the incident which triggered terrific traffic gridlock on the expressway as many vehicles made a detour to avoid the traffic.