A diesel tanker fell off Otedola Bridge and exploded on the Berger-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday evening, leaving two people injured or otherwise affected in the incident.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that two casualties were recorded following the explosion, which triggered a fire and caused severe traffic congestion around the affected corridor.
In a post on X, LASTMA disclosed that firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service had arrived at the scene and were battling the inferno, while emergency responders attended to the victims and made arrangements to convey them to the hospital.
The agency also said its personnel were managing traffic around the affected section to ensure road safety and minimise disruption as emergency operations continued.
“Two casualties were recorded, while the incident has resulted in traffic congestion around the affected location,” LASTMA stated.
“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.”
Following the incident, motorists were advised to use alternative routes to avoid the affected section of the expressway and minimise delays.
LASTMA further urged motorists approaching the area to exercise extreme caution and comply with traffic directives issued by its officials while emergency responders worked to contain the situation.
