Two people have been reported dead after a diesel tanker fell off Otedola Bridge and exploded along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday evening.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the casualties, adding that the incident caused severe traffic congestion around the affected area.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said it received a distress call at about 4:24 pm and deployed its Tiger response team to the scene.
The agency’s spokesperson, Olawale Afolabi, confirmed the incident in a message to journalists on Monday
Firefighters battled the inferno while emergency responders attended to the victims and made arrangements to transport them to hospital, according to LASTMA.
The traffic agency also deployed personnel to manage traffic around the affected corridor and reduce disruption to motorists.
Motorists were advised to approach the area with caution and comply with traffic directives as emergency operations continued.
