Fire Out Break Destroys Property Worth Millions Of Naira

Yesterday, a tanker with 33,000 litres of petrol fell off Iyana-Ipaja bridge in Lagos, proceeding in an explosion which set off fire that burned for about 10 hours and left about 14 people injured, while property worth millions of naira were destroyed.
The incident started around 1a.m when the tanker which was moving from Agege end of the road lost control and fell off the bridge at Iyana-Ipaja, pouring its contents which spread to five adjoining streets on the axis.
A popular recording company, Remi Odus, electrical cables, three buildings, 44 shops, six tricycles and 22 vehicles, among others were affected.
It was gathered that the driver lost control of the wheels due to fatigue while some said it was caused by brake failure.

Governor Akinwumi Ambode, has visited the scene of the blazes and he assured the victims he will look into the situation.
The affected areas included Adebayo, Jafojo, Oremeji, Abule Oki, Ipaja Road and Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
Unfortunately both the tanker driver and his conductor escaped, while those that sustained minor injuries were treated and discharged by medics of the Lagos State Ambulance Services, LASAMBUS.
One of the victims, Remi Odus, who spoke with Vanguard, lamented that the incident was sudden and could send the victims out of business.
“Many of us stocked our shops with goods before the close of work, not knowing the tragedy will occur. Millions of Naira have been lost and the tanker driver is nowhere to be found,” he said.
Director, Lagos State Fire Services, Mr. Fadipe, and South West Information Officer, National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, who were also at the scene of the incident, said no life was lost, but he said 14 people sustained minor injuries and had been treated.