Tanker Explosion on Otedola Bridge: One Dead, Three Injured

A tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrol exploded on Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring three others. The blast sparked panic as residents and motorists fled for safety.

LASEMA confirmed the casualties, with three severely burned victims rushed to Gbagada General Hospital. “Efforts are ongoing to extinguish the flames,” said Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary.

The fire spread to nearby buildings, including a church and mechanics’ workshops. Authorities have closed the area, urging motorists to seek alternative routes. Emergency teams continue recovery efforts as investigations into the cause begin.