The management of the Federal Road Safety Commission have released a statement on Otedola Explosion, revealing a new/alternative route for motorists to take
Press Release:
”All motorists plying the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway are advised to take alternative routes due to the explosion of a tanker laden with PMS at the Otedola Bridge INW Berger. Atleast 54 vehicles are reported to have been caught up in flames along with the tanker.
Memebrs of the Corps along with other relevant Traffic Mgmt Agencies are carrying out rescue Ops.
Motorists are also to note that there will be traffic gridlock in the hours that follow while sanity is been restored More update on the situation will be brought to your notice
We advice you divert off this route or pass 7up or Omole estate as an alternative route.
A total of nine persons have been confirmed dead as a result of the incident.
Meanwhile, passengers plying that route are shocked at the sudden hike in transport fare as a result of the accident. According to social media users who lamented over the case, they are being forced to pay N1,000 as bus fare since the unfortunate incident
It is disheartening that we pray for a #Better Nigeria however, it appears we are our own problems
