From Premium Times Nigeria · Emmanuel Agbo · · 1m 40s
Tanker fire under Otedola Bridge leaves two dead
Two people died as a tanker caught fire under Lagos' Otedola Bridge, with emergency crews battling flames.
In brief
Two people died as a tanker caught fire under Lagos' Otedola Bridge, with emergency crews battling flames. Two people died after a diesel tanker caught fire under Lagos' Otedola Bridge, prompting emergency responses. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Tanker fire incident
Two casualties were recorded after a diesel-laden tanker reportedly fell from Otedola Bridge and caught fire underneath it.
LASTMA announcement
LASTMA announced the incident on X at 5:10 p.m., saying firefighters were battling the blaze while emergency responders attended to victims.
Emergency response
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said arrangements were being made to take victims to hospital while managing traffic around the scene.
Fire service details
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service stated the 33,000-litre tanker was carrying petroleum products from a depot when it fell between the inward and outward sections of the bridge.
Fire response timeline
Firefighters received a distress call at 4:09 p.m., sent crews from Alausa and Ikeja stations, and arrived at 4:16 p.m. to begin extinguishing the fire.
Fire extinguished
The fire was later extinguished, though firefighters remained to deal with residual hotspots and prevent reignition.
Previous incident
The incident recalls a gas truck explosion near Otedola Bridge on 11 March 2025, which destroyed buildings and vehicles.
Previous incident casualties
The National Emergency Management Agency reported one death, four injuries, and 14 vehicles burnt in that 2025 incident.
Fire service statement
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it would provide further details about the cause, casualties, and property damage once verified.
Safety warning
Fire service controller-general Margaret Abimbola Adeseye urged motorists to exercise caution around emergency scenes and obey safety instructions.
The key point
Two people died after a diesel tanker caught fire under Lagos' Otedola Bridge, prompting emergency responses.
