A diesel tanker reportedly fell and exploded near Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026, towards the Berger axis of Lagos.
Flames were seen engulfing the tanker beneath the bridge as details continued to emerge.
Motorists and commuters have been advised to avoid the affected area and consider alternative routes while awaiting further updates.
The Otedola Bridge fire incident has raised concerns about traffic movement and safety along the busy expressway.
However, men of the Lagos State Fire Service are already at the scene of the incident, fighting to put out the fire to avoid further destruction.
Road users are urged to exercise caution and follow updates from relevant authorities.
Further details;
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has extinguished a tanker fire at Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The fire involved a tanker reportedly carrying petroleum products from a depot.
The incident happened after the vehicle fell in the area, triggering a fire outbreak.
Firefighters from the Alausa and Ikeja stations responded to the emergency following a distress call received at 4:09 p.m. on Monday.
According to the service, the team arrived at the scene at 4:16 p.m. and immediately began firefighting operations.
Their intervention brought the flames under control, while damping-down operations continued to put out remaining hotspots and prevent the fire from starting again.
The Otedola Bridge tanker fire involved a vehicle identified by the service as a 33,000-litre tanker.
However, further details about the exact quantity of petroleum products onboard have not been independently confirmed.
The service said information about the cause of the fire, possible casualties and damage would be released once verified.
