Metro
Tanker catches fire under Otedola Bridge, Lagos
A tanker caught fire beneath the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, according to a confirmation from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
Olawale Afolabi, a spokesperson for the agency, reported that LASEMA received an alert regarding the incident at approximately 4:24 p.m. on Monday. In response, the agency dispatched its Tiger response team to the scene.
“The Tiger team is en route to Otedola. Tanker on fire,” Afolabi noted in a statement to reporters.
As of this report, details regarding the cause of the fire, any potential casualties, and the extent of the damage remain unclear.
