Lagos activates emergency response after gas truck accident on Eko bridge
The Lagos State Government has activated emergency response following a gas truck accident on Eko bridge, outward Apongbon, on Tuesday.
The Head, Public Affairs, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr Olawale Afolabi ,disclosed this to the newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos.
LASEMA confirmed a 10-tonne gas truck overturned after a front tyre burst while in motion.
The agency said the truck, carrying 10,090kg of cooking gas, lost control, hit the road median and fell, causing continuous gas leakage.
“The incident also damaged a solar-powered street light on the bridge,” LASEMA said.
He said Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed immediate multi-agency intervention to safeguard lives and prevent escalation.
He listed agencies at the scene to include LASEMA, Lagos Fire Service, Federal Fire Service, Lagos State Ambulance Service, LASAMBUS, LASTMA, LNSC, Police and NUPENG.
He said emergency teams have cordoned off the area and diverted traffic to ensure public safety.
“Firefighters are suppressing explosion risks while technical teams work to stop the gas leakage,” Afolabi added.
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said safety remains government’s top priority.
He urged residents to avoid the area and refrain from using naked flames near the scene.
He also advised tanker operators to maintain vehicle safety standards and comply with regulations.
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes during recovery operations.
The government assured residents of swift restoration of normalcy.
