Another Accident On Otedola Bridge, Records Casualties

On Saturday morning, one person was reportedly injured and six vehicles burnt in an accident that happened on Otedola Bridge, Lagos

It was learnt that the accident happened between two low bed trucks around 2am but a fire outbreak occurred when a 45,000-liter tanker carrying diesel rammed into the accident scene.

Sources said seven vehicles that were also on the bridge at the time of the accident also got fire but rescuers were able to savage them.

Report disclosed that while all drivers of the affected vehicles fled to safety before the fire outbreak, the motor-boy of the diesel tanker was caught up in the fire and sustained some injuries before he was rescued.

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The Lagos State Fire Service, while confirming the incident said it was able to save the tanker from exploding directly opposite the Otedola Estate Main Gate.

The acting Controller of the Agency, Mrs. Margeret Adeseye, said they received a call about the fire at around 2:15 and the fire service immediately took steps to contain the situation.