According to the Police, the vehicle allegedly carrying the explosives to a neighboring state was involved in the accident around 1 am, leading to a massive explosion that divided the Akure-Ondo Expressway into two.
They have also confirmed that the vehicle carrying the devices is buried underneath the crater created by the explosion.
Residents of the community have however been advised by the Police to steer clear of the area as their might still be further explosions.
No less than 13 persons were injured in the explosion, Premium Times reports.
