Tanker explosion claims two lives under Otedola Bridge

A diesel tanker fell off Otedola Bridge and exploded on the Berger-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday evening.

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) General Manager confirmed that two casualties were recorded in the fire incident. The agency added that the disaster caused severe traffic congestion in the area, while firefighters battled the inferno and emergency responders attended to the victims.

Emergency teams made arrangements to convey the victims to hospital. LASTMA personnel managed traffic around the affected corridor to ensure road safety and minimise disruption.

“Two casualties were recorded, while the incident has resulted in traffic congestion around the affected location,” the agency said in a post on X. “Firefighters are on the scene battling the inferno, while emergency responders are attending to the situation and making arrangements to convey the victims to the hospital.”

Motorists were advised to exercise extreme caution when approaching the area and to obey traffic directives while emergency operations continued.