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Explosion Rocks Otedola Bridge, Sparks Massive Fire
A tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday evening triggered a massive fire, spreading to nearby structures and vehicles.
The incident, which occurred at 8:08 p.m., involved a 30-tonne DAF gas truck carrying petroleum products along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
According to Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the fire engulfed a church, an adjoining bungalow, and four vehicles.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic, with motorists abandoning their vehicles and making frantic U-turns to escape the inferno.
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Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the State Fire Service, and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), swiftly mobilized to contain the blaze and prevent further destruction.
Adeseye confirmed ongoing firefighting efforts, stating, “There has been no record of casualties so far, and updates will follow as operations continue.”
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LASEMA’s Head of Public Affairs, Boss Okunbo, described the event as “some sort of explosion”, noting that a preliminary report was still awaited.
