A fuel tanker has exploded after losing control along Banire, Ikotun Road, Alimosho area of Lagos state.
The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving residents and motorists to scamper for safety.
It was gathered that the fuel tanker incident left no property damaged as the fire Servicemen quickly subdued the inferno.
Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the incident, said the situation has been brought under control.
She said, “On arrival at the scene by first responders, it was observed that a fully loaded tanker with diesel had a brake failure and subsequently lost control, falling off the road which caused an explosion and fire outbreak.
“The fire has been successfully subdued by men of the LASEMA Fire service unit, Lagos state fire service, Nigeria Police, and other first responders while damping down is ongoing.
“There are no casualties and no property damaged by the blaze.
“Additional post-incident assessment will be carried out and the wreckage will be removed from the thoroughfare.”