Two Injured As Fuel Tanker Falls Off Otedola Bridge, Explodes

Traffic is moving smoothly again on the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after emergency teams put out a major fire caused by an overturned fuel tanker.

The truck, which was carrying 33,000 litres of diesel, lost balance, plunged off the bridge, and burst into heavy flames underneath.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that two adult men suffered severe burns from the explosion. Emergency workers treated the victims immediately at the scene before rushing them to the hospital for advanced care.

It took a combined team of firefighters, traffic officers, and road safety officials to successfully bring the fierce blaze under control. Once the fire was mostly put out, response teams laid down chemical foam to stop any leftover fumes from catching fire again. Plans are already underway to safely pull out and remove the damaged truck from the area.

While the road is now fully open and clear, government officials are asking all motorists traveling through the area to drive carefully, respect speed limits, and follow directions from traffic wardens on the road.