Tanker Fire at Otedola Bridge Leaves Two Severely Burned
On October 20, a diesel-laden tanker fell from Otedola Bridge in Lagos, resulting in a fire that severely burned two individuals. Witnesses expressed concern about the victims' chances of survival due to the extent of their injuries.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, rescuing the victims who were trapped in the flames after the tanker exploded. They were subsequently evacuated to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre located at Toll-Gate for immediate medical attention.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident and reported that its emergency response team collaborated with other agencies to extricate the victims from the danger zone. Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the General Manager of LASTMA, praised the emergency responders for their prompt actions, which were crucial in the rescue and evacuation process.
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