Tension in Lagos as tanker explosion hits Otedola bridge

Motorists and commuters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway experienced intense tension following an explosion at the Otedola Bridge axis on Tuesday evening.  

According to multiple videos shared on social media platform X, the incident occurred around 7 p.m., with footage showing thick flames engulfing the area. While the exact cause of the explosion remains unconfirmed, some reports suggest that a petrol tanker may have been involved.

Emergency responders are expected to assess the situation as authorities work to determine the cause of the blast.

An X user, Tonye Oliver wrote, “Ongoing tanker fire at Otedola bridge, this is a major disaster!!”

Another user, Pamilerin Adegoke, urged motorists and commuters to avoid Otedola Bridge.

“Please avoid the Bridge, heavy fire right now,” Adegoke wrote.

Confirming the outbreak in a terse WhatsApp message, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Nosa Okunbor, disclosed that emergency responders are at the scene of the explosion.

“Some sort of explosion. Awaiting Preliminary Report. LASEMA’s Tiger Response Team at the location,” Okunbor said.