UPDATED: Two burnt as diesel-laden tanker falls from Otedola Bridge
Two people were critically burnt on Monday after a diesel-laden tanker fell from Otedola Bridge along the The post UPDATED: Two burnt as diesel-laden tanker falls from Otedola Bridge appeared first on Tribune Online.
Otedola Bridge, located along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at Berger, has long been a flashpoint for tanker-related accidents, owing to the heavy volume of petroleum products moved through the corridor daily and the steep incline of the bridge, which has in the past caused articulated vehicles to lose control. The stretch gained notoriety after a major 2018 tanker explosion that killed several people and destroyed vehicles and property, prompting renewed scrutiny of haulage safety standards, vehicle maintenance, and the conduct of tanker drivers on Nigerian highways.
Coverage across outlets agrees on the core details: a diesel-laden tanker fell from the bridge on Monday and caught fire, leaving two people with severe burns who were rescued by emergency responders. Vanguard adds that the tanker was carrying 33,000 litres of diesel, while Daily Trust notes witness accounts disputing aspects of how the incident unfolded. None of the reports yet clarify the exact cause of the tanker's fall, the identities or current condition of the victims, or whether any enforcement action will be taken against the vehicle operator.