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Lagos gas tanker explosion: 1 dead, several people injured, 14 vehicles razed

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A gas tanker explosion occurred at Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday night, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.

Additionally, 14 vehicles were destroyed in the incident, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator, NEMA Territorial Office Lagos, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday night.

Farinloye said the explosion, which occurred around 2030hrs at Otedola Bridge affected one commercial storey building and damaged four shops.

The incident occurred when a fully loaded gas tanker fell while trying to access the express way from Otedola Estate road.

Emergency responders already at the scene to include NEMA, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the fire service, the police and the Federal Road Safety Corps.

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