Two individuals have suffered severe burn injuries after a tanker carrying diesel lost control, plunged off the Otedola Bridge in Lagos, and burst into flames underneath.
Though the victims were rescued by emergency responders, some witnesses claimed that the chances of their survival were slim as a result of the injuries sustained in the fire.
The victims were evacuated to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre, Toll-Gate, for immediate medical attention.
It was learnt that the injured victims were trapped in the inferno after the tanker exploded.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a statement on Monday, confirmed the incident.
It said its emergency response team worked with other agencies to extricate the victims from the danger zone.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s Rescue Unit subsequently transported the injured victims to the medical facility for treatment.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in the statement, commended the emergency responders for their swift intervention, which facilitated the rescue and evacuation of the victims.
What You Should Know
A diesel-laden tanker accident at the notorious Otedola Bridge in Lagos resulted in a major fire outbreak that trapped and severely injured two people before emergency responders intervened.
- Positive Impact: Swift collaboration between LASTMA and rescue agencies ensured the victims were quickly evacuated to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre for urgent medical care.
- Potential Concerns: The incident highlights the persistent dangers of heavy-duty tanker transportation along busy urban highways, raising renewed safety concerns for commuters and motorists in Lagos.
