A tanker carrying petroleum products catches fire under Otedola Bridge along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, triggering panic among motorists and passers-by. One report says the vehicle plunged from the bridge, bursting into flames beneath it. Another outlet describes the fire as occurring under the bridge, with the cause tied to the tanker’s fall or accident while on the expressway.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirms receiving a distress alert and responding to the scene. One account places the alert at about 4:24 p.m. and says LASEMA dispatches its Tiger team to the location. Another outlet reports the incident around 3 p.m. and says the tanker has an estimated capacity of 33,000 litres of diesel or petroleum products.
Across the reports, the common points are the location under Otedola Bridge, the involvement of a large petroleum-laden tanker, the emergency response by LASEMA, and reports of casualties, including severe burns to two people. Outlets differ mainly on the precise time and the detailed sequence of how the tanker comes off the bridge and ignites.
