Two persons sustained severew injuries yesterday after a diesel-laden tanker plunged from Otedola Bridge in Lagos and burst into flames beneath the bridge.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its emergency response team working with other emergency agencies rescued the victims from the scene.
The injured were evacuated by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s Rescue Unit (LRU) to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre Toll-Gate for immediate medical treatment.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service also deployed personnel to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to nearby infrastructure.
Other agencies involved in the rescue and fire-fighting included the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency and operatives from the Alausa Police Division.
LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki commended the emergency responders for their prompt intervention saying their coordinated efforts helped rescue the victims and contain the fire.
He wished the victims a speedy recovery and stressed the importance of rapid emergency response and collaboration among relevant agencies in managing road traffic incidents.
The authority urged motorists particularly operators of heavy-duty and articulated vehicles to conduct regular mechanical inspections comply with safety standards and adopt responsible driving practices to prevent avoidable accidents.