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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciXb4ToIeTI?si=jZDlr79RDhJax1lp
Church, Buildings, Cars Razed In Lagos Tanker Explosion

A devastating tanker explosion which occurred in Lagos, southwestern Nigeria, on Tuesday night, has caused widespread destruction and left many commuters stranded.

The incident occurred at the Otedola Bridge axis, a major highway connecting Lagos to other parts of the country, around 8:00 p.m.

Multiple witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with flames engulfing several vehicles and nearby buildings. HumAngle’s reporter was around the bridge when he saw the tanker explode.

Emergency responders, including firefighters and paramedics, have been deployed to the scene, and efforts are ongoing to extinguish the flames and rescue those trapped in the wreckage. While the exact number of casualties is still unknown, several people were reported injured, and many vehicles were destroyed.

It has also caused a massive traffic gridlock, leaving many commuters stranded for hours. Authorities have also advised motorists to seek alternative routes.

Reacting to the incident, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, in a post on social media, said recovery efforts are ongoing.
“Due to the incident, there is currently no movement in or out of Otedola Under Bridge, resulting in a complete blockade of the area,” part of the post read.

https://humanglemedia.com/many-stranded-as-tanker-explosion-wreaks-havoc-in-nigerias-lagos/

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donproject2(m): 10:02pm On Mar 11
To me, this Otedola bridge is cursed, I can't count the number of accidents that have been reported from this bridge alone so far.

It was on this particular bridge that God saved my life one time like that.

I hope no casualties.

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fmlala: 10:02pm On Mar 11
God
harsysky(m): 10:02pm On Mar 11

Naija and safety measures na zero. If you now see the kind speed these tankers drivers apply, you will be wondering whether they have 10 lives. The issue now is that it would have been better if the fire outbreak was for the driver alone but now, see cars and houses suffering in it , too.

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bosschinalu(m): 10:02pm On Mar 11
God Abeg
justi40(m): 10:03pm On Mar 11
God please allow us go and and come back in peace as we go for our daily bread Amen

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bigdammyj: 10:03pm On Mar 11
Noted.
Praying for safety of those in the environs.
KnowledgePower7: 10:03pm On Mar 11
This Otedola bridge should be renamed Kanayo O Kanayo Bridge

If you know u know🚶🚶

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portacabin: 10:03pm On Mar 11
turmacs:
grin
another tanker accident on this same bridge

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Niccoloimhotep(m): 10:03pm On Mar 11
Otedola and his consistent usual annual sacrifices 🌚

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redcliff: 10:03pm On Mar 11
That otedola bridge is a disaster always happening..and the govt does nothing about it. Every 3 years tamker explodes on that bridge. Them go carry tanker with fuel give aboki, tanker wey no fit to dey road.

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ogododo: 10:03pm On Mar 11
Nawa oo.
daveP(m): 10:03pm On Mar 11
Annual ritual again


This bridge in particular is why the FG should make the transportation of this fuel via railways. Chickens should not be safer than people returning home from work or entering the state for some assignment or event.

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Thunderfayamods: 10:03pm On Mar 11
turmacs:
grin
What is funny? Nonsense!

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akinsto4ever(m): 10:03pm On Mar 11
Damn!!! That bridge has a convenant with unfortunate Infernos

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aikyg(m): 10:03pm On Mar 11
The fact this is happening again on that same Otedola bridge showed that we learnt nothing from the previous tanker explosion on that bridge. Our leaders need to do better at making sure that there are no reoccurrences of an avoidable incident like this. Makes you even wonder if Road safety and VIO do not check this fuel tankers before they are allowed to enter a public road and while they are on the road.

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Primusinterpares(m): 10:03pm On Mar 11
This bridge and explosion are like 5 n 6

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Massiveglory: 10:03pm On Mar 11
daveP:
Annual ritual again

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CXLVII: 10:04pm On Mar 11
Normal!

They have been praising and thanking God for decades instead of looking into the root cause of accidents on that bridge.

Accusing the devil for what he knows nothing about.

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Judolisco(m): 10:04pm On Mar 11
Again? Village people dey dis bridge oh.... Nothing u wan tell me

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Whyme24(m): 10:04pm On Mar 11
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iwaeda: 10:04pm On Mar 11
Oluwa joo. The section is too steep. Julius Berger tried raising the elevation, but still low. These tankers overspeed alot. May God comfort those affected. cry cry

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Racoon(m): 10:04pm On Mar 11
shocked Same Otedola bridge again? God spare people.

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izikgiren(m): 10:05pm On Mar 11
God abeg
Seadogfellow: 10:05pm On Mar 11
angry


Tunibu effect







We never had it this bad as a country

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yemobrown(m): 10:06pm On Mar 11
Political build up to 2027
AOB1: 10:06pm On Mar 11
This OTEDOLA bridge again cry

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4tomandchi: 10:06pm On Mar 11
tongue
iluvdonjazzy: 10:06pm On Mar 11
O my God, this bridge needs a name change abeg.

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