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Many trapped in traffic as fire breaks out on Otedola bridge again

A tanker loaded with diesel exploded and injured 11 persons on Saturday on Otedola Bridge along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. (NAN)
A tanker loaded with diesel exploded and injured 11 persons on Saturday on Otedola Bridge along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. (NAN)
Many commuters are trapped in traffic on the popular Otedola Bridge in Lagos as two petrol tankers caught fire on the bridge<strong>.</strong>
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Emergency responders comprising the Lagos Fire Service, the state Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the state Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), among others are said to have arrived at the scene to put out the fire and clear the expressway for vehicular movement.

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According to LASTMA, the accident is affecting traffic backwards Motorway-7up to Alapere presently.

Motorists have also been advised to use CMD Rd, 7up area to link Oworoshonki and Gbagada respectively.

Details later...

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