Panic As Petrol Tanker Explodes On Otedola Bridge
There was tension for motorists and pedestrians along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a petrol tanker explosion that occurred at the Otedola bridge.
It was gathered that the unfortunate incident happened around 7 pm on Tuesday.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that some videos making wave on social media showed thick flames emanating from the explosion.
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Confirming the outbreak via its X page on Tuesday, Spokesperson for Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye disclosed that its operatives are currently at the scene, caused by tanker explosion.
The post reads: “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending to a Fire resulting from a tanker accident outward Otedola bridge, Omole, Lagos at about 20:00 hours.
“The 30 tonnes DAF Gas Truck with an unknown registration number is on it way navigating the Lagos-Ibadan expressway before an accident resulting in an ensuing explosion accompany with Fire balls in front of a Reedem Church.
“The resultant Fire quickly spread to the church and adjoining bungalow building as well as four different brands of vehicles as it being mitigate from causing further damage.
“While Firefighting operations is ongoing, there has been no record of casualty with further update to follows.”
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