Onipanu Bus Stop in Lagos state has been temporarily barricaded as a tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit popularly called fuel fell across the road.
The tanker, which fell at the bus stop, is filled up with fuel as vehicles are directed to take the service lane.
This was disclosed by a Twitter user identified as Daniel Onoriode, saying, “a Petrol Tanker just fell at Onipanu Bus stop. From the information I gathered, the tanker is filled up with Fuel.
“The road has been barricaded and vehicles are directed to take the service lane.”
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One the eye witnesses said: “But you know the place is a kind of cluster of mechanic workshops. So, your guess is as good as mine,”he said. Police spokesman in the state, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a chat with our correspondent.
“A tanker has just exploded inside a mechanic workshop at Amawbia bypass, Enugu – Onitsha Expressway Awka. The fire is still ragging.
“It is highly advisable you alert residents in the area to steer clear from the premises in order to prevent any disaster.
“The Commissioner of Police, John Abang, has visited the scene and police patrol teams have cordoned-off the area. Fire Service department was equally contacted.”