Otedola bridge tanker explosion in Lagos, has left many with varying degrees of injuries and about six vehicles burnt.
According to reports, the Otedola bridge tanker explosion happened on Saturday morning between two low belt trucks around 2 am. But a fire ensued when a 45,000-litre tanker carrying diesel rammed into the accident scene.
About seven vehicles that were also on the bridge at bridge time gutted fire but rescuers were able to salvage one.
The drivers of the affected vehicles fled to safety before the fire outbreak, the motor boy of the diesel tanker who was caught up in the fire, sustained some injuries before he was rescued.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Fire Service said it was able to save the tanker from exploding directly opposite the Otedola Estate Main Gate.
The agency’s acting Controller, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye said they received a call about the fire around 2:15 am and immediately took steps to contain the situation.
Since the news of the Otedola bridge tanker explosion broke, Nigerians have been reacting, as they expressed their concern on the reoccurring events at the same bridge.
Here are some of the reactions on social media:
@YomYom: “Why are they not digging into this ‘Otedola bridge fire’ that occurs at regular intervals though Doesn’t even feel ordinary anymore.”
@iSlimfit: Once you see Otedola Bridge trending, just know that the usual has happened. How soon would they unravel the mystery on that route? It’s worrisome.
@femi_golden: I don’t live in Magodo but i had to buy their estate sticker so i can pass through instead of plying through that blood sucking Otedola bridge. I avoid that bridge with every power in me.
@SledgeAma: No matter how long we cry , Our wicked leaders won’t do anything reasonable to curb this Otedola bridge frequent fire incidence until they lose their family members or someone close to it.