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FRSC blames speeding for Otedola Bridge tanker fire

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FRSC blames speeding for Otedola Bridge tanker fire

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FRSC Blames Speeding for Otedola Bridge Tanker Fire

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has attributed a tanker crash and subsequent fire that occurred under the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to excessive speeding.

A single tanker collision, involving a diesel-laden vehicle, took place on the outward section of the expressway at approximately 4:10 pm on Monday, according to a statement released by the Sector.

Tanker Crash and Fire Near Otedola Bridge

  • The incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
  • A diesel-laden tanker collided under the Otedola Bridge
  • Fire broke out following the crash

The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has disclosed that the fire that engulfed a diesel-laden tanker under the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was caused by excessive speeding.

Speeding Linked to Tanker Crash and Fire

  • Otedola Bridge incident took place on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
  • A single tanker collision occurred involving a diesel-laden vehicle
  • Fire broke out following the crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command, has confirmed that the fire that engulfed a diesel-laden tanker under the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was caused by excessive speeding.

FRSC Statement on Tanker Crash and Fire

  • Otedola Bridge incident occurred on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
  • Single tanker collision took place involving a diesel-laden vehicle
  • Fire broke out following the crash

In a statement released by the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command, the fire that engulfed a diesel-laden tanker under the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was caused by excessive speeding.

Explosion and Fire at Otedola Bridge

  • Otedola Bridge incident occurred on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
  • Single tanker collision took place involving a diesel-laden vehicle
  • Fire broke out following the crash

A statement by the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command, reveals that the explosion and fire that erupted at the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway resulted from excessive speeding.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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