There was chaos around Fagbems petrol station along Oshodi – Apapa expressway Tuesday morning after a Toyota Camry saloon car exploded.
The car belonging to an Army personnel identified as Lasisi Adeleye caught up in flames after a Mercedes Benz 1428 truck marked AKM162ZW, driving recklessly, hit it from the rear.
It was gathered that in the process of avoiding severe impact with the truck which was involved dangerous overtaking, the Camry knocked down a passerby who fell and sustained leg injury.
Carrying three 25 litre kegs filled with fuel in its boot, the Camry still trying to avoid crushing the victim, was said to have somersaulted, crossing the median on the expressway.
Sensing danger, the army officer was said to have ran out of the vehicle unhurt before it eventually hit the padestrian walkway and exploded.
Immediately the incident occurred at about 7am, motorists on the busy expressway scampered for safety while others assisted the injured man off harm’s way.
The truck driver identified as Joseph Chima, a resident of 50, Emodi Street, Olodi Apapa was said to have attempted to flee but he was caught by the army officer who took him to the nearest police station to make an entry.
Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps got to the scene few minutes and assisted the injured man into their patrol van.
According to Assistant Corps Commander, Emmanuel Edeh, the unidentified victim was taken to New Age Hospital, Kirikiri Apapa where it was discovered he has fractured ankle, adding that he was responding to treatment.
The police command’s spokesperson, Dolapo Badmos, a Superintendent, confirmed the incident.
She stated that investigations were ongoing, adding that the saloon car got completed burnt. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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