Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Explodes in Lagos

Tanker Explosion in Lagos

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A 33,000 liters tanker fully laden with diesel has crashed on a car in Lagos, leading to a fire outbreak.

Sources said the tanker crashed on the BMW Car with registration number (LSD 462 CZ) while driving inward Ladipo area, Oshodi-Apapa expressway, Lagos.

The fuel tanker, with registration number TUT 258 XA, belongs to Bovas Petroleum.

The incident led to spillage of the entire content(diesel) of the tanker, thereby leading to an inferno.

“No lives lost”, an official of Lagos emergency agency said when contacted.

“Recovery operation ongoing by the men of the Lagos State Fire Service and LASEMA Response Team,” the official added.
– Oladeinde Olawoyin I Premium Times



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