An accident involving a tanker carrying about 45000 litres and four other vehicles have occurred on the popular Otedola Bridge, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
According to New Telegraph, the tanker was tumbled while its contents were littered on the busy expressway.
While confirming the accident, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), said that the multiple vehicle collision occurred at Otedola Bridge. Currently, the number of injured persons haven’t been reached.
“Upon arrival of the Agency’s Tiger Team at the incident scene it was observed that a multiple accident involving a tanker with unknown registration number conveying about 45 thousands litres of petrol and four vehicles had occurred.
“A joint team of Lagos State Fire Service, the Agency’s fire team and Nigeria Police worked to manage the flames and the resultant traffic backlog using chemical foam.
The other affected cars were recovered by the Agency’s light duty equipment.
“The entire area has been blanketed with chemical retardant to prevent secondary fire incidents. Members of the public are to refrain from illegal scooping of product to prevent any additional outbreak and to avoid igniting naked flame or fire.
“The operation has been concluded and the carriageway is open for traffic. No further updates,” Osanyintolu said.
