Lagos State Government has pledged to enhance safety measures following a gas tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge that caused significant damage and disruption.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Transport, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the government expressed deep regret over the incident and extended its sympathies to those affected. He commended the swift response of emergency services, who worked tirelessly to contain the situation.
“This incident reinforces the urgent need for stricter safety protocols for heavy-duty vehicles,” Osiyemi stated.
“The Ministry of Transportation is also intensifying enforcement on the movement of hazardous materials, strengthening regulatory compliance, and implementing enhanced safety measures to prevent future occurrences.”
The commissioner urged transport operators to adhere strictly to safety standards and cooperate with the government’s efforts to protect lives and property.
THE WHISTLER reports that at least two people were confirmed dead following a devastating gas explosion that occurred at the bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday night.
The explosion, which occurred around 8:00 p.m., resulted in massive property destruction, leaving four buildings and 15 vehicles, including tricycles, completely burnt.
According to a police report seen by THE WHISTLER, the fire started when an articulated gas tanker lost control while trying to ascend the link road to the expressway.
The vehicle overturned, spilling its gas content onto the road, which ignited instantly and caused an inferno that rapidly spread to nearby structures and vehicles.
