# Lagos Tanker Crash Leaves Two Severely Burned

> Two people severely burned after diesel tanker crashes into Lagos bridge.
- Title: Lagos Tanker Crash Leaves Two Severely Burned · Allafrica
- Summary: Two people severely burned after diesel tanker crashes into Lagos bridge. Two people sustained severe burns after a diesel tanker fell from Otedola Bridge in…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610200224.html
- Published: 2026-10-20T05:53:47+00:00
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- Topics: nigeria, lagos, otedola bridge, tanker crash, severe burns, emergency response, news, world, politics
## Tanker Plunges from Otedola Bridge
Two people sustained severe burns after a diesel-laden tanker plunged from Otedola Bridge in Lagos and caught fire beneath the bridge.
## Victims Evacuated to Medical Centre
The injured victims were evacuated to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre, Toll-Gate, for immediate medical attention.
## Emergency Response Confirmed
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, working with agencies to rescue victims.
## Key takeaway

Two people sustained severe burns after a diesel tanker fell from Otedola Bridge in Lagos and caught fire, with victims evacuated to Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre for treatment.