There was gas explosion at accident scene in Lagos in the early hours of Saturday. The accident occurred between a Gas Tanker and a Tipper Truck on Lekki - Epe Expressway, Tera Ahmeed bus stop, Sangotedo, Lagos, at about 0236 hours on Saturday.

The crash resulted into explosion and fire outburst spreading to adjoining three warehouses and 10 roadside shops, including a gym and generator house, in the environs.

The timely responses from the Lekki Phase II, Oniru, and Epe II Fire Stations to mobilize materials and personnel  to the scene brought the level of destruction under control. 

The tipper driver and his assistant were burnt beyond recognition, but the gas truck driver escaped unhurt.