Disaster Averted As Tanker Catches Fire On Otedola Bridge

Again, the Otedola bridge has experienced another tanker fire.

A fuel-laden tanker is currently on fire at the Otedola Bridge around the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

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It was gathered that first responders have arrived at the scene and are battling the fire.

Road users are also advised to avoid the corridor.

Friday’s incident occurred days after the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Command, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said that there are no demon, witch or wizard at Otedola Bridge.

The Otedola Bridge is notorious for road crashes mostly involving fuel-laden tankers and trucks that often explode, resulting in inferno, burnt vehicles, loss of lives and properties.

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