Video Of Many Trapped, Vehicles Destroyed As Fire Guts Tankers In Lagos

Many fuel tankers and vehicles are currently on fire at Ijora-Apapa area of Lagos state.

The number of causalities could not be ascertained as at press time.

The incident which was gathered from an eyewitness, happened at about 7.30 pm.

Men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and other emergency responders were yet to get to the scene of the raging inferno.

In a statement issued by Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA.

It states,” Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, it was observed that a fire had broken out in a pile-up of vehicles, which included two petrol tankers.

Video Of Many Trapped, Vehicles Destroyed As Fire Guts Tankers In Lagos

Further investigations revealed that one of the tankers had rolled back onto the other tanker and other vehicles while ascending the bridge, resulting in the collision and subsequent fire.

Currently, the exact number of individuals trapped in the inferno is unknown.

However, preliminary assessments have determined that there are:

– 3 container-laden trucks
– 2 tankers loaded with unknown but highly flammable materials
– 1 tipper truck transporting gravel
– 1 flatbed truck
– 3 cars

To address the situation, a total of 4 fire trucks have been deployed, along with personnel from LASTMA, LASEMA, and the Nigeria Police.

The recovery operation is currently underway, and further updates will be provided.

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BY IYABO AINA

Publisher Of News Rain Nigeria