Diesel Tanker Falls Off Otedola Bridge, Catches Fire; Two Casualties Recorded

Two casualties have been recorded after a diesel-laden tanker reportedly fell from Otedola Bridge and burst into flames underneath the bridge, inward Berger, Lagos State.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) disclosed the incident in a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, October 19, 2026, warning that the fire had caused traffic congestion around the affected area.
According to the agency, firefighters were at the scene battling the inferno, while emergency responders were attending to the situation and making arrangements to convey the victims to a hospital.
“Two casualties were recorded,” LASTMA stated, confirming that the incident involved a tanker carrying diesel that fell from the bridge before catching fire.
The agency did not immediately provide details about the identities of the victims or clarify their conditions.
LASTMA personnel were also deployed to manage traffic around the affected corridor, ensure the safety of motorists and minimise disruption while emergency operations continued.
The incident caused congestion along the route, with motorists approaching Otedola Bridge and the Berger axis urged to exercise caution and follow instructions from traffic officials and emergency responders.
LASTMA advised road users to cooperate with personnel at the scene to facilitate firefighting and rescue operations.
The circumstances that led to the tanker falling from the bridge had not been established at the time of reporting.