Two people sustained severe burn injuries on Monday after a diesel-laden tanker plunged from Otedola Bridge in Lagos and burst into flames beneath the bridge.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its emergency response team, working alongside other emergency agencies, rescued the victims from the scene.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s Rescue Unit evacuated the injured persons to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre at Toll-Gate for immediate medical attention.
Personnel of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were also deployed to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby infrastructure.
Other agencies involved in the rescue and firefighting operations included the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency and policemen from the Alausa Police Division.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the emergency responders for their swift intervention, saying their coordinated efforts helped rescue the victims and contain the inferno.
He wished the injured persons a speedy recovery and emphasised the importance of prompt emergency response and inter-agency collaboration in managing road traffic incidents.
The authority urged motorists, particularly operators of heavy-duty and articulated vehicles, to carry out regular mechanical inspections, comply with safety standards and adopt responsible driving practices to prevent avoidable accidents.
