Armoured tank burnt as tanker explodes in Lagos

An armoured tank got burnt in a fire outbreak after a fuel tanker exploded at T-junction, Oko Osho, Epe, Lagos State.

It was gathered that the accident occurred at 8:40 a.m. on Monday after a tanker fully laden with 33,000 litres of petroleum spilled its content.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service combated the fire, which raged for several hours.

The accident resulted in heavy gridlock as the entire road was cordoned off and traffic diverted to alternative routes.

The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret, who confirmed the accident said the Service had attended to a fire incident caused by a fallen tanker at T-junction, Oko Osho, Epe, Lagos State.

Adeseye said, “The accident saw Epe Fire Stations l and ll of the Agency mitigating the resultant fire accident.

“The ensuing fire also affected stationed police armoured tank used for security patrol of the environment and nearby bush due to the volatility of the product.

“However, the accident did not record any casualty as the driver and assistants were not in sight and had escaped unhurt as well as the policemen.”