Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims One Life In Lagos (Photos)

One person died and several houses and shops were burnt after a petrol tanker fell and later exploded around Ajegunle Bus-Stop along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway at about 4am on Friday.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that some persons scooping fuel gushing into the drainage were caught up in the inferno.

Director of Lagos fire service, Margret Adeseye, while giving an update said one person died.

“The situation is however being brought under control by the Agege, Ikeja and Alausa Fire crew of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service with the use of tactical firefighting application of chemical foam compound to suppress the fire,” she said.

“The public is hereby assured that the situation is under control as the process of mopping up and evacuation of the remains of the fire is ongoing. They should however exercise caution and restraint as outbound Lagos traffic has been diverted to travel with the inbound vehicular traffic.

“Unfortunately, a male adult was recovered suspected dead likewise three various brands of vehicles involved in the fire aside the tanker and shops.”

Media reports indicate that between 2019 and 2021, Nigeria experienced severe fire incidents, leading to 79 deaths out of 68 fires recorded in 18 months.

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