Funke Busari
A fire outbreak from a tanker laden with fuel has been recorded in Ogun State this morning.
According to Public Relations Officer, Cdr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, on behalf of TRACE Corps Commander/CE disclosed the incident along the proposed new Kara Market inbound Ibadan.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when a trailer fell on the ground and in the ensuing gridlock caused by the incident, a tanker laden with fuel, in the hold up suddenly burst into flames affecting seven other trucks and two cars in the process.
In a signed statement, the Spokesperson said, “While rescue operations continues with the combined efforts of TRACE, FRSC, Police, NSCDC and the Fire Service, motorists are advised to ply the alternative routes below.
“Vehicles moving inbound Lagos should go through Saapade-Ode/Remo-Iperu-Sagamu to relink Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
”In addition, vehicles moving inbound Ibadan should also go through Sagamu-Iperu-Ode/Remo-Saapade to relink Lagos-Ibadan expressway.”
“While any inconveniences is highly regretted, drivers are implored to please maintain lane disciple, so as not worsen the traffic situation.”
