A tanker has caught fire under Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
According to The PUNCH, the incident occurred on Monday, October 19, 2026, with emergency officials receiving a distress alert in the afternoon.
The agency’s spokesperson, Olawale Afolabi, confirmed the incident in a message sent to journalists.
LASEMA deploys emergency team to scene
Afolabi disclosed that the agency received information about the fire at approximately 4:24 p.m. and immediately dispatched its Tiger response team to the location.
“Tiger team en route to Otedola. Tanker on fire,” he stated.
The emergency response was initiated to address the situation and prevent further danger to motorists and other road users.
Casualty figures yet to be confirmed
As of the initial report, authorities had not disclosed the cause of the fire or whether anyone had been injured.
The agency also had not confirmed the type of product the tanker was carrying or the extent of damage caused by the incident.
Further details about the emergency response and the status of the fire were still being awaited.
Otedola Bridge is a major section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway frequently used by commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks and fuel tankers.
Authorities are expected to provide additional information as emergency officials assess the situation.
