A diesel‑laden tanker toppled from the inward side of Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Monday evening, igniting a fire that left two people injured and prompted an immediate emergency response. The incident was reported at about 5:10 p.m., and responders worked swiftly to extinguish the flames and provide medical aid.
**What exactly occurred?**
The 33,000‑litre tanker, carrying petroleum products from a depot, fell between the inward and outward sections of the bridge. The fall caused a rupture that released fuel, which quickly ignited. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority ([LASTMA](https://lastma.lagosstate.gov.ng)) posted an update on X confirming the fire and the presence of two casualties.
**How did emergency services act?**
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service ([Fire and Rescue Service](https://fireandrescue.lagosstate.gov.ng)) received a distress call at 4:09 p.m. and dispatched firefighters from its Alausa and Ikeja stations. Crews arrived at 4:16 p.m., began battling the blaze, and succeeded in putting out the main fire, though they remained on site to monitor residual hotspots. LASTMA coordinated traffic diversion around the bridge and urged motorists to proceed with caution and obey officials’ directions.
**What are the casualty and damage details?**
Two individuals sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The agency indicated that arrangements were being made for their medical care, but further information on the extent of property damage was pending verification.
**Is this incident isolated?**
The event echoes a previous gas‑truck explosion near the same bridge on 11 March 2025, which resulted in one death, four injuries and the loss of 14 vehicles, as reported by the [National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)](https://nema.gov.ng). That earlier disaster highlighted the vulnerability of the bridge corridor to fuel‑related accidents.
**What warnings have been issued?**
Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, Controller‑General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, appealed to drivers to exercise heightened caution around emergency scenes and to follow safety instructions from responders to prevent further mishaps.
The fire has now been fully extinguished, but authorities continue to investigate the cause of the tanker’s fall and assess any lingering hazards.