Six Die, 8 Rescued As Tanker Crash Causes Fire, Gridlock On Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

A multiple-vehicle crash involving fuel tankers, articulated trucks and passenger cars has claimed six lives and left eight others injured along the Ibadan Toll Gate axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
The incident, which occurred on Friday night, quickly escalated into a fire outbreak that engulfed several vehicles and caused a major traffic standstill stretching into Saturday morning.
According to the Oyo State Fire Service, emergency responders received a distress call at about 9:29 p.m. and were immediately deployed to the scene. Upon arrival, officials found around six vehicles involved, including tankers, heavy-duty trucks, and two cars, with parts already ablaze.
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