Lagos: Fire guts fuel tanker, two vehicles

A tanker has been engulfed by fire at Anthony inward, Lagos State on Friday.

The Punch reports that the fire occured a few minutes after 10 pm.

It was learnt that at least two vehicles have been razed.

The Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident.

He said, “The Agency responded to distress calls and upon arrival at the scene of the incident, it was discovered that a tanker with unknown registration number conveying petroleum lost control while in motion and subsequently fell sideways.

“This led to an explosion in which two unidentified vehicles were burnt.

“A joint team of responders led by LASEMA, LASG fire service, LRU fire unit, Nigeria Police, and LASTMA are working together to curb the inferno from escalating further.

“Casualties cannot be ascertained at this time. Rescue operation ongoing.”

Details later…