Tanker explodes, 20 vehicles burnt in Festac

A tanker laden with petrol has fallen on the Festac Link Bridge in Awuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos state, burning at least 20 vehicles and four commercial motorcycles.

The fire started on Wednesday at noon, after the fallen tanker spilled its content.

It was reported that firefighters did not have enough water, even after arriving 30 minutes later.

Olufemi Popoola, a witness, said the truck was ascenfing a bridge when it suddenly rolled back and fell.

The impact of the fall separated the tank from the body, resulting in an explosion, according to Popoola.

“The fire then spilled into a car shop on the foot of the bridge, burning some of the cars, while the attendants quickly drove out some,” he said.

“Furniture items, bags and boxes displayed for sale on the foot of the bridge all burnt.”

The fire caused gridlock on the bridge and in the adjoining roads.

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