11 vehicles burnt in tanker explosion in Lagos

A fuel-laden tanker has exploded at the Lagos quadrapont bridge by National Arts Theater in Lagos state.

Margaret Adeyeye, director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the service is currently trying to put out the inferno.

“The Sari Iganmu and Ilupeju fire crews are combining efforts to tame the raging fire,” she said.

In an update around 9:23pm on Thursday, the fire service said the incident now involved three tankers (two with fuel contents and an empty one); a micro-mini bus, and a tricycle.

“Casualty yet unknown if any as Firefighting continues with Ajegunle Fire Station joining the fray,” the fire service said.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) also said its officers are at the scene to handle the situation.

Giving another situation report at about 11:20pm, the fire service said the inferno has been curtailed.

The service said 11 vehicles including two tankers, one tipper truck, three trailers, three cars and two micro-mini buses were involved in the incident.

“No life and no injuries recorded as occupants escaped unhurt,” the service said.

Earlier, a tanker fell on the Otedola bridge.

The tanker reportedly lost control while conveying diesel outward Lagos Capital Oil Filling Station along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The tanker spilled its content on the road while  a 14-seater company bus, with three occupants, was trapped beneath it.

The three persons were eventually rescued unhurt.

Editor’s note: The story has been updated to reflect the current situation report about the incident.