A tanker is said to have gone up in flames on Otedola Bridge on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.
The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) shared photos on their Twitter of the fire, showing several cars still burning.
Videos shared on social media showed smoke billowing in the air.
The RRS has said its men are on the scene to contain the situation.
See video & photo below.
[18:00Hrs] A tanker which had break failure loaded with PMS caught fire on the Otedola Bridge INW Berger.
The number of vehicles affected is 20+, Traffic Situation is @ a stand still, all alternative routes advised ATM pic.twitter.com/4m1becbVm5— LASTMA (@followlastma) June 28, 2018