Gas tanker fire in Lagos quickly contained by emergency teams
In the Ikotun area of Lagos State, a gas-laden tanker caught fire along Abaranje Road, causing panic among residents. Olawale Afolabi, spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed that the incident was swiftly managed with no casualties reported. Emergency responders acted quickly to extinguish the flames and secure the area. Authorities are now working to clear the burnt tanker and restore normal traffic flow.
What happened
- The gas tanker caught fire at Ola Farm Bus Stop after striking a road bump, leading the driver to lose control.
- Olawale Afolabi said the fire was promptly extinguished by LASEMA and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.
- No loss of life or injuries were recorded, and the situation was brought under control.
- Traffic and crowd control were managed by officials from several agencies, including the Nigeria Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps.
- The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, urged motorists to obey speed limits, especially near speed bumps and residential areas.
