Fatal crash involving lorry and fuel tanker claims two lives, according to Lagos Fire Service

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The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that two people died following a collision between a tipper truck and a gas tanker on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Sangotedo.

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The Controller General of the agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in a statement in Lagos.

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She stated that the incident occurred at about 2:36 a.m. on Saturday near Tera Ahmed Bus Stop in Sangotedo, Lagos.

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“The incident involved a speeding 20-tonne tipper truck coming from Epe axis.

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“The truck rammed into the rear of a stationary 30-tonne gas tanker that had failed to pull off the highway.

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“The impact triggered a fire outbreak that rapidly spread to surrounding properties, affecting three warehouses and 10 roadside shops, including a gym and a generator house, ” she said.

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The controller said that firefighters from Lekki Phase II, Oniru, and Epe II Fire stations were immediately deployed to the scene and successfully brought the blaze under control.

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“Their swift response prevented the fire from escalating further, saving a nearby filling station, a fully loaded 33,000-litre Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker, and other valuable properties.

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“After extinguishing the fire, emergency responders recovered three Sienna buses, one Toyota Corolla and a forklift from the affected premises, ” she said.

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Adeseye said that the driver of the tipper truck and his assistant were recovered dead, while the driver of the gas tanker escaped unhurt.

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According to her, efforts are ongoing to evacuate the wreckage of the affected vehicles.

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She said that normalcy had returned to the area as authorities continued clearance operations.

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