A fuel-laden tanker exploded under the Otedola bridge in Lagos state on Tuesday evening, March 11.
The 30-tonne DAF Gas Truck with an unknown registration number was navigating the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when an accident occurred. The ensuing explosion accompanied by fireballs occurred in front of a Redeemed Church.
The fire quickly spread to the church and an adjoining bungalow building, as well as four different brands of vehicles, as it was mitigated.
The fire also affected the mechanic parks around.
No casualty has been recorded..
The Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA says efforts are being made to put out the fire.
VIDEO: Lagos fire service puts out inferno caused by tanker accident under Otedola bridge @followlastma | @LAG_FireService | @Fedfireng pic.twitter.com/ngobZNTpYb
— TheCable (@thecableng) March 11, 2025
