A tanker ladened with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as Petrol has exploded at the Mobil filling station Mushin area of Lagos.
Thick smoke and fire could be seen from the scene of the explosion.
Reports say a 33,000 tanker exploded at the filling station forcing those within the vicinity to scamper for safety.
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Men of the fire service are battling to at least curtail the havoc of the fire.
Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie
