Eleven vehicles were destroyed on Thursday as a tanker exploded at the Lagos Quadrapont Bridge better known as Iganmu Bridge.

According to the Controller General, of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret, the explosion had been brought under control adding there was no loss of life in the incident

“The raging fire has been curtailed as the dampening of pockets of fire continues, allowing for the investigation to reveal the cause and the evacuation of the carcass to bring about normalcy,” she added.

“Properties involved 11 vehicles, which include tankers, one tipper truck, three trailers,  three cars, and  two micro-mini buses.”

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority stated on Wednesday on social media platform  X that the explosion started at 8:15 PM.

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[8:15PM] #Apapa#Sifax#FireIncident
A tanker has gone up in flames just before Iganmu bridge from Sifax.
LASTMA has already alerted the @LagosRescue.
Our officers at the scene are doing their best to handle the situation.

— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 12, 2023

“A tanker has gone up in flames just before Iganmu bridge from Sifax. LASTMA has already alerted the @LagosRescue. Our officers at the scene are doing their best to handle the situation,” the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) tweeted late Thursday. 

The incident came hours after a fuel-laden tanker fell on the Otedola Bridge, Berger area of Lagos State. While no casualties were reported, residents were seen scooping the content not minding the risks associated.