Fuel tankers have exploded at the popular Otedola Bridge in Lagos. The explosion reportedly occurred around 2am.
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency via its twitter handle disclosed that 40fit containerized Truck collided with a tanker loaded with 33000 liters of PMS while moving inward Berger.
“On arrival at the incident scene it was discovered that a 40fit containerized Truck loaded with fabric had a brake failure while moving inward Berger.”
It then collided with a tanker loaded with 33000 liters of PMS. The impact of the collision resulted in fire outbreak.
The Agency, LRU Fire, LAG_FireService, FRSCNigeria and LSNC were at the incident scene. No casualty was recorded. However, the fire affected the 40ft truck and IkejaElectric high tension wire.
Commuters advised to use Ojota or 7UP exits until traffic eases.
On arrival at the incident scene it was discovered that a 40fit containerized Truck loaded with fabric had a brake failure while moving inward Berger. It then collided with a tanker loaded with 33000 liters of PMS. The impact of the collision resulted in fire outbreak https://t.co/KDNWkkRDzu
— LRU #Call112 (@lasemasocial) October 17, 2020
NB: A stationary truck with registration KBG91XA and also carrying PMS was also affected and suffered damage. pic.twitter.com/aHcTXJLD3B
— LRU #Call112 (@lasemasocial) October 17, 2020
