Tanker explodes on Otedola Bridge, one dead, three injured, buildings affected

Tanker explodes on Otedola Bridge, one dead, three injured, buildings affected

One person was on Tuesday night confirmed dead and three others were injured when a petrol tanker exploded on the Otedola Bridge in Lagos.

This forced residents and motorists to scamper for safety.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed this in a statement.

Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, said, “Three adult male victims with severe burns have been rescued and transferred to Gbagada General Hospital burns unit while the remains of an adult male were also recovered.”

“All  hands remain on deck to extinguish the flames. Motorists are urged to take alternative routes where possible.”

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) also confirmed the accident in a statement.

In a post on X, LASTMA said the fire affected nearby structures, including a church, residential house, and mechanics’ parks at Otedola under bridge, adjacent to CMD Road.

It said emergency responders were on ground to handle the situation.

“A tanker has fallen and caught fire, affecting nearby structures, including a church, residential house, and mechanics’ parks at Otedola Under Bridge, adjacent to CMD Road,” the statement read.

“Fire Rescue teams are currently at the scene, working to extinguish the fire and mitigate the situation.“

Recovery efforts are ongoing. Due to the incident, there is currently no movement in or out of Otedola Under Bridge, resulting in a complete blockade of the area.