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Ambode Visits Scene Of Tanker Explosion, Commiserates With Victims' Families.

According to information, a tanker conveying 33,000 litres of PMS had about 5pm Thursday exploded at Lagos Ibadan expressway which left 9 people dead and about 50 vehicle burnt.

Governor Ambode visited the scene and was briefed by commissioner for special duties and Intergovernmental Relations. Mr Seye Oladejo, as well other emergency response agencies, commiserated with the families of the victims together with those who lost their properties during the incident.

"This is quite unfortunate, we are actually on the spot to a see what is happening here  and like most people must Have been aware, this is a tanker that was Carrying 33,000 litres of PMS attempting to climb on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway towards the Kara Bridge and unfortunately, lost control and then spilled almost the 33,000 litres on the road and there was an explosion which took up with alot of vehicles."

"At the last count, we have about 50 vehicles burnt and 9 bodies was also recoverd from the scene. In all of this, i  am happy that our response team has been up and running. The response time to this particular incident was less than three minuites and if not for that, a whole lot of things would have really gone wrong."

"I want to praise all our agencies, the fire service, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and also the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Response unit. This is what we have been saying about investing in some of these infrastructure and equipment. Nobody knows when this kind of incident will happen next but the most important thing is that our response time should be and running and be able to save lives." Ambode said.

"I want to commiserate with the families of those that lost their lives. We never wish for incidents like this but again we take solace in the fact that we were able to save more lives. Right now, we would make sure that we would make sure that the traffic is cleared immediately within 30 minutes to free the major high way because we have to continue to use it."

"I want to also thank the people for being patience with us. We will continue to do our best and ensure that we mitigate things of this nature in future." The  Governor said.

By: Ebere Onwuegbuchulam