A tanker conveying petrol has exploded near Otedola Estate on the outbound service lane of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
A video on social media showed thick, dark flames leaping into the air, clouding the evening sky as vehicles continued to move on other lanes of the Expressway.
Otedola Bridge right now! pic.twitter.com/VtsMIbCigX
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The Otedola section of the Expressway has been noted for similar accidents.
In October, a tanker loaded with petrol exploded on Otedola Bridge.
Meanwhile the number of casualties if any is yet to confirmed as at press time.