On Monday, a diesel-filled tanker plunged from Lagos’ Otedola Bridge and caught fire beneath it, severely injuring two people.
The victims were saved from the scene by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s (LASTMA) emergency response team and other emergency agencies.
The injured individuals were taken to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Center at Toll-Gate by the Rescue Unit of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency so they could receive emergency medical care.
To contain the fire and stop it from spreading to adjacent infrastructure, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service personnel were also called in.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency, and officers from the Alausa Police Division were among the other organizations involved in the rescue and firefighting operations.
Five people were saved from several accidents on the Otedola Bridge.
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Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the general manager of LASTMA, praised the emergency personnel for their prompt action, stating that their concerted efforts helped save the victims and put out the fire.
In addition to wishing the injured individuals a quick recovery, he emphasized the significance of timely emergency response and interagency cooperation in handling traffic incidents.
The authority urged drivers, especially those who drive articulated and heavy-duty vehicles.
We’re grateful to the agency for responding swiftly and bringing the fire under control. We wish those injured a speedy and full recovery.
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