[Breaking News] Nine Killed, Vehicles Destroyed In Lagos Tanker Explosion (Photos & Video)
At least nine people have burned beyond recognition after a petrol-carrying tanker exploded along the Otedola Bridge axis of Berger in Lagos on Thursday evening.
It was gathered that no fewer than 50 vehicles were destroyed by fire resulting from the explosion, which reportedly started at 5:30pm.
Officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and Lagos Fire Service were said to have put out the fire about an hour after the outbreak.
They say nine bodies have been pulled out so far from the many vehicles trapped in the fire.
The tanker was heading out of Lagos towards the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the crash occurred.
It caused panic in the area.
According to reports, a commercial bus had lost control and hit the tanker, sparking a fire that led to the explosion.
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