Traffic Restored on Lagos’ Otedola Bridge After Diesel Tanker Fire

Traffic Restored on Lagos’ Otedola Bridge After Diesel Tanker Fire

Traffic flow along the Otedola Bridge corridor in Lagos has been restored following efforts to extinguish a fire involving a fallen tanker carrying 33,000 litres of diesel.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that two adult males sustained second- and third-degree burns in the incident and were evacuated for further medical treatment.

In a statement, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said the fire was extinguished through the coordinated efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASEMA Response Team, Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and Lagos State Ambulance Service.

He explained that the victims received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to a medical facility for further treatment.

According to the agency, dampening-down operations were 80 per cent complete at the time of filing this report. Plans were also underway to recover and remove the fallen tanker after the exercise.

Despite the restoration of traffic, motorists were advised to exercise caution, observe safe speed limits and cooperate with traffic officials deployed along the corridor.

The Lagos State Government reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property through prompt emergency response and effective collaboration among relevant agencies.

Traffic Restored on Lagos’ Otedola Bridge After Diesel Tanker Fire