LAGOS — A tanker explosion in the early hours of Wednesday damaged six vehicles along the Temu–Sabo route near the Bypass Pobona area of Epe, Lagos State. No casualties were recorded in the incident.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, confirmed that the explosion occurred around 2:05 a.m. and was reported five minutes later. Operatives from the FRSC Epe Unit Command arrived swiftly at the scene.
According to preliminary investigation, the accident was caused by brake failure, which led to a loss of control and a lone crash involving a commercial MACK tanker. The crash subsequently triggered an explosion that affected five other vehicles.
Superintendent Route Commander (SRC) Oluwadamilola Jayeola, the Sector Public Education Officer, stated that although two adults were involved, no injuries or fatalities were recorded.
Following the explosion, FRSC personnel established traffic control to prevent secondary accidents. They collaborated with the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), and the Lagos State Fire Service, which contained and extinguished the fire.
A private tow truck was placed on standby to facilitate the removal of damaged vehicles and clear the roadway.
The Sector Commander, FRSC Lagos Sector Command, Corps Commander Kehinde Ganiyu Hamzat, reiterated the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, especially for heavy-duty vehicles, with particular attention to braking systems.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos FRSC to prompt emergency response, effective traffic management, and the protection of lives and property on the state’s roads.
