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Reactions as one injured, two burnt in another Otedola Bridge accident
Following the palaver that happened in another Otedola Bridge accident that led to one person sustaining an injury, and six vehicles getting burnt Nigeria has taken to social media to react to the si
Following the palaver that happened in another Otedola Bridge accident that led to one person sustaining an injury, and six vehicles getting burnt Nigeria has taken to social media to react to the situation.
It was gathered that the accident occurred between two low belt trucks around 2 am but a fire ensued when a 45,000-litre tanker carrying diesel rammed into the accident scene.
According to sources, seven vehicles that were also on the bridge at bridge time gutted fire but rescuers were able to salvage one.
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Speaking on the incidents, the Lagos State Fire Service said it was able to save the tanker from exploding directly opposite the Otedola Estate Main Gate.
However, reacting to the incidents, Nigerian on social media believe the bridge needed to be renamed.
Make dey just rename that otedola bridge to something else
— Samuel Mbah (@Mbahdeyforyou) March 27, 2021
Another user reacting to the incident lamented that:
When would this incessant accident on Otedola Bridge end? Is it till it kills more people? Why would someone say the bridge is cursed when no root cause analysis has been done by safety professionals & engineers?
— Sammy Sammy (@scad_official) March 27, 2021
Is there a reason that these explosions and tanker accidents happen on Otedola bridge? Or it just seems like it's happening there more than in other places?
— FK. (@fkabudu) March 27, 2021
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Fire Service said it was able to save the tanker from exploding directly opposite the Otedola Estate Main Gate.
The agency’s acting Controller, Mrs Margaret Adeseye said they received a call about the fire around 2:15 am and immediately took steps to contain the situation.