Fuel tanker explodes in Mile-2 Lagos

Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), most known as petrol, on Tuesday evening burst into fire at mile 2, Otto wharf, along Oshodi-Apapa expressway Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LSEMA), Spokesperson, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has called on people to stay away from the above location.

According to reports, The fire which was burning profusely had caused panic in the area as officials and residents were seen trying to put the inferno under control.

“The agency activated its response plan to distress calls at the above location.

“Upon arrival at the scene by the agency response team , a fire outbreak from a fuel tanker and drums was encountered.

“Rescue operation still on going,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

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