Two people sustained severe burn injuries on Monday when a 33,000-litre diesel-laden tanker fell from Otedola Bridge and burst into flames beneath the bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident occurred at about 3 p.m., causing panic among motorists and passers-by. Emergency responders rescued the two victims and evacuated them for urgent medical attention. Men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service from the Alausa and Ikeja fire stations were mobilised to contain the fire, while LASTMA and other agencies participated in the rescue operation.
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