In Ibadan, a petrol tanker exploded, burning five cars

A petrol-laden tanker burst in Iyana-Ajia, Egbeda district, Ibadan, Oyo State, causing destruction to vehicles including two articulated trucks, an 18-seater bus, two commercial taxis, and three motorcycles.

The tanker is currently engulfed, and other impacted cars have been reportedly burned to the ground.

Reports indicate that an incident occurred near the Iyana-Ajia bridge, which is under construction on the Ibadan axis of the Ibadan-Ife Motorway. The incident was reported to have no fatalities.