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One dead, others injured in Lagos gas tanker explosion
One person was confirmed dead, while others sustained various degrees of injuries at the scene of a gas tanker explosion in Lagos.
According to a statement by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), signed by its Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the unfortunate incident happened at Ologuro Bus Stop, opposite Total Filling Station, Sangotedo, Lagos.
LASEMA explained that “Upon the arrival of our Shark Team at the scene, it was discovered that a tipper truck with an unidentified registration number had rammed into a gas tanker from behind, resulting in a fire outbreak.”
The preliminary investigations conducted by LASEMA at the scene revealed that the accident was caused by the tipper truck driver over-speeding and reckless driving.
“Regrettably, the driver of the tipper truck, an adult male, died as a result of the impact. Two adult females sustained minor injuries and were promptly administered first aid by officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Services.
“It was also observed that the resulting fire engulfed four roadside shops, causing significant damage. The tanker’s contents remain trapped within the vehicle, and recovery operations are currently ongoing,” LASEMA said, while explaining the damage caused by the accident.
While the fire had been controlled with recovery operation continuing, the agency further revealed that it took the efforts of the agency’s ‘Shark Team’, in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and LASAMBUS officials, to curtail the spread of the fire, preventing it from escalating to adjoining buildings.