It was learnt that the incident was caused by an accident involving the fuel tanker and two other vehicles.
A diesel tanker on Thursday exploded near the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry (MFM) Prayer City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with many feared dead or injured.
It was learnt that the incident was caused by an accident involving the fuel tanker and two other vehicles.
The spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, Florence Okpe, who confirmed the incident, said in a statement to journalists, “A multiple crash (sic) involving a Tanker and two other vehicles just occurred around mountain of fire church on the outward section of the LAGOS-IBADAN Expressway.
“There is an outbreak of fire at the scene. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and remain calm until the fire is extinguished.”