The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says several vehicles have collided following a tanker overturn incident along Otedola Bridge.
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In a statement by, DR Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu, the permanent secretary, LASEMA, he disclosed that “upon the arrival of the Agency’s tiger team at the incident scene it was observed that a multiple accident involving a tanker with unknown registration number conveying about 45 thousands litres of petrol and 4 vehicles had occurred.
He further stated that a joint team of Lagos State Fire Service, Agency fire team, Nigeria Police worked to manage the flames and the resultant traffic backlogs using chemical foam.
The other affected cars were recovered by the Agency’s light duty equipment.
The entire area has been blanketed with chemical retardant to prevent secondary incidents. Members of the public are to refrain from illegal scooping of product to prevent any additional outbreak and to avoid igniting naked flame or fire.
The operation has been concluded and the carriageway is open for traffic”. He added.
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