Two people sustained severe burn injuries after a diesel-laden tanker plunged from Otedola Bridge and burst into flames beneath the bridge in Lagos.

The victims were rescued by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency responders following the incident.

The injured victims were evacuated by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s Rescue Unit (LRU) to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre, Toll-Gate, for immediate medical treatment.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service also deployed personnel to battle the inferno and prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding areas and infrastructure.

Other agencies involved in the rescue and emergency response included the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency and police personnel from the Alausa Police Division.

The coordinated operation was aimed at rescuing the victims, containing the fire and preventing further casualties and property damage.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the emergency responders for their prompt intervention and cooperation in rescuing the victims and containing the fire.

Bakare-Oki also wished the injured victims a speedy recovery, stressing the importance of rapid emergency response and collaboration among relevant agencies in managing road traffic incidents.

He reiterated LASTMA’s commitment to traffic management, enforcement of road safety regulations and emergency response across Lagos State.

The agency urged motorists, particularly operators of heavy-duty vehicles and articulated trucks, to conduct regular mechanical inspections, comply with safety regulations and observe responsible driving practices to prevent avoidable road crashes.