BEVERLY HILLS, March 27, (THEWILL) – No fewer than six vehicles got burnt and one person sustained injuries on Saturday morning, after an accident occurred on Otedola Bridge, Lagos.
The accident occurred between two low belt trucks around 2 a.m but a fire ensued when a 45,000 litre tanker carrying diesel rammed into the accident scene.
THEWILL gathered that seven vehicles that were also on the bridge at the time gutted fire but rescuers were able to salvage one.
While all the drivers of the affected vehicles fled to safety before the fire outbreak, the motorboy 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.
