BREAKING: Fear grips many as gas tanker explodes in Lagos (Video)… Viewers discretion

Several people were seriously injured in an explosion which occurred on Thursday in the Ifako-Ijaiye area of Lagos.

According to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA on micro-blogging site, Twitter; the agency said the incident happened today and urged Lagosians to remain calm.

Director-General of the Agency, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu said efforts are being made to put out the fire from the explosion.

Watch video of the terrible incident below… (Viewers discretion is advised)

Gas Explosion at Ajwon Road😣iju ishaga ifako ijaiye..God have mercy🙏 https://t.co/8NjTaVRQpV

— Mm's Apparel (@MonisolaMajeko1) September 24, 2020

Toribos: Lagos: 1555hrs. Report of gas explosion by Cele bus stop along Iju-Ishaga road, inwards Ajuwon, Ifako Ijaiye LGA. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/SetV0n8Xdo

— OWF (@wadiedecold) September 24, 2020