Panic as gas tanker overturns on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

By Adejayan Gbenga –

A tanker carrying 26 tons of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) overturned on Monday around the Sat Guru Maharaji area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

The accident occurred near the defunct toll plaza along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway after the vehicle reportedly lost control and somersaulted.

Confirming the incident, Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, said firefighters quickly deployed equipment to prevent an explosion.

“It was a Mack trailer tanker, registration number T25163LA, loaded with 26 tons of LPG. Our officers acted promptly to stabilize the situation. No casualty was recorded, and the tanker was saved,” Akinwande stated.

Normal traffic flow has since been restored on the highway.