LAGOS: Tragedy averted as tanker goes aflame on Otedola Bridge

A MAJOR tragedy was averted today after a fuel-laden tanker was engulfed in flames at the Otedola Bridge around the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Emergency responders were quick to put out the fire with no casualties recorded as of press time.

The incident comes days after the sector commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Command, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said there are no demon, witch or wizard at the Otedola Bridge but reckless drivers and expired trucks were responsible for the incessant crashes around the bridge.

Road users have been advised to avoid the axis as the incident has caused gridlock leaving motorists stranded.