Otedola Bridge Explosion: Tanker Explosion Leaves Buildings, Vehicles Destroyed

Devastating Tanker Explosion Near Otedola Bridge Leaves Buildings, Vehicles Destroyed

A massive explosion occurred on Tuesday night near the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The accident involved a 30-tonne gas truck that crashed while navigating the expressway, causing a massive fire that engulfed two buildings, including a Redeemed Christian Church of God building, and four vehicles.

An X user, Tonye Oliver, described the scene as a "major disaster," writing, "Ongoing tanker fire at Otedola bridge, this is a major disaster!!"

Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, disclosed that the fire started after the truck had an accident while navigating its way. Adeseye noted that the 30-tonne truck with no registration number went up in flames after the accident.

According to Adeseye, "two buildings including an RCCG building and a bungalow, alongside four vehicles of various brands were destroyed in the ensuing fire." The fire service boss confirmed that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending to the situation.

Adeseye provided further details about the incident, stating, "The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending to a fire resulting from a tanker accident outward Otedola Bridge, Omole, Lagos, at about 20:00 hours. The 30 tonnes DAF Gas Truck with an unknown registration number is on its way navigating the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway before an accident resulting in an ensuing explosion accompanied by fireballs in front of a Reedemed church."

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