At least one person on Saturday morning sustained injuries while six vehicles were burnt in an accident which occurred on Otedola Bridge, Lagos.
The accident, eye witnesses told Sunrise News, occurred around 2 am between two trucks, but fire ensued when a 35,000 litre diesel laden tanker rammed into the accident scene.
The sources added that seven vehicles that were also on the bridge at the time were gutted by fire but rescuers were able to salvage one.
All drivers of the affected vehicles fled to safety before the fire got out of hand, but the motorboy of the diesel tanker, who was caught up in the fire, sustained injuries before he was rescued.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Fire Service said it was able to save the tanker from exploding directly opposite the Otedola Estate Main Gate.
The agency’s acting Controller, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye said they received a call about the fire around 2:15 am and immediately took steps to contain the situation.