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Gas Pipeline Explodes On Lagos/Ibadan Highway As FRSC Advises Motorists

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December 16, 2020
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An explosion on the gas pipeline has occurred at Punch Newspapers axis, Magboro community, on Lagos-Ibadan Highway.

The explosion was reportedly heard by residents of Arepo, Magboro, and other neighbouring communities at about 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 26, 2020.

This was said to have caused panic among the residents, who rushed out of their houses and contacted emergency responders.

Confirming the explosion in a statement, the Corridor Commander,

Lagos-Ibadan-Egbeda Corridor of the Federal Road Safety Corps, DCC Kehinde Hamzat said that the pipeline burst occurred while workers at Julius Berger, the construction company working on Lagos-Ibadan highway, were excavating a surface to work on.

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“This has led to a standstill traffic situation on both sections of the highway.

“Motorists are advised not to panic, as professionals are being contacted to take care of the situation. “People who have time-bound activities may explore alternative routes, while those who can postpone their trips can endeavour to do so while the situation gets controlled,” Hamzat said.

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