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HAPPENING: Petrol tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, cars burnt

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8 years ago

June 21, 2016

Biodun Abimbola

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Reports reaching NEWSVERGE says a petrol tanker this evening fell on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, close to Mountain of Fire and Miracle Church, with many people returning from work trapped and many cars and trucks are currently on fire.

Eye-witness told our reporter that the fire incident occurred while many people while trying to scoop fuel from the fallen tanker.

Although, the source could not confirm if any life was lost to the inferno.

Security agencies has however arrived at scene of the fire.

More details soon…..

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