Trucks destroyed as gas station near RCCG camp explodes

There was panic among those living around Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun state, on Monday, following an explosion at a gas station.

The explosion was said to have occurred at the station, where gas-laden trucks were parked, near the Redemption Camp, Ogun state.

One of the gas trucks was said to have caught fire, which resulted in the inferno.

The inferno destroyed some of the gas trucks and cylinders at the station.

The cause of the explosion has not been ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

Fire fighters from Ogun and Lagos states were mobilised to the scene.

Reacting to the incident, Margaret Adeseye, director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in a statement said the inferno did not cause any injury or death.

“The fire which was reported at 11:22 hours, Monday, was subdued from causing a secondary incident by the Alausa and Ilupeju fire crews, leaving four stationed gas trucks severely burnt,” she said.

“There was neither case of injury nor death as damping down of the fire has been concluded.

“The cause of the fire is unknown at the time of this report as preliminary investigation is ongoing and will be made public.

“Meanwhile, the area is safe and people can go about their lawful businesses without fear.”