A tanker carrying petroleum products has exploded on the popular Oshodi-Apapa expressway, Lagos state.

Firefighters are already at the scene to control the inferno while residents have been advised to take alternative routes.

The explosion occurred on both lanes around Toyota bus-stop inwards mile 2, along Oshodi/Apapa expressway in Lagos state.

According to reports, emergency response teams are already on ground to control the inferno.

The Nation also reports that no casualty has been recorded yet as a result of the incident.

The incident is said to have caused huge traffic along the axis as many motorists have been caught-up close to the accident scene.

Some residents say the incident happened close to a fire station hence the quick response from firefighters.