One person has been feared dead after a diesel-laden tanker fell on a stationary towing van at Otto Wharf, along Apapa - Oshodi Expressway, Mile 2, Lagos.
One person has been feared dead after a diesel-laden tanker fell on a stationary towing van at Otto Wharf, along Apapa – Oshodi Expressway, Mile 2, Lagos.
The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margret Adeseye, in a statement on Sunday said the incident, which happened in the early hours of the day, also left another person injured.Related News She said, “The incident, which was reported at 4am, Sunday wee hours, has a 45,000 litres tanker heading towards Oshodi from Apapa where it loaded diesel to full capacity before it was reported to have fallen on a stationed towing van while on motion, negotiating its way out of barriers introduced by nefarious toll collectors.
“The resultant accident was mitigated by the Sari-Iganmu Fire Crew of the agency from resulting in a fire incident,” adding “two male adults were involved as one was rescued alive with injuries to the hospital, and the other victim recovered was suspected dead.”Kindly share this story: All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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