VIDEO: Tragedy as Tanker Explodes at Otedola Bridge Lagos

By Dipo Olowookere

A heavy-duty vehicle believed to be conveying gas has exploded around the popular Otedola Bridge, Lagos.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday night, at about 8:05 pm.

Reports reaching Business Post indicate that the incident caused heavy traffic in the area, with security officials and fire-fighters at the scene to curtail the fire.

It was gathered that several properties, including vehicles, were destroyed by the gas explosion.

This newspaper could not confirm at the time of filing this report if there was any human casualty.