Residents have been injured following the explosion of a petrol-laden tanker in Lagos State.
Peak Newspaper reports that the incident, which occurred earlier today, has caused panic among local residents and disrupted traffic in the affected area.
Emergency responders, including firefighters and paramedics, rushed to the scene to contain the fire and provide medical assistance to those injured. Authorities have urged residents to avoid the area as safety operations continue.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a massive blast, followed by thick smoke and chaos as bystanders rushed to safety. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but officials are examining whether overloading or a fuel spill may have contributed.
Local hospitals have been placed on alert to treat burn injuries and other casualties. Authorities are also reminding the public of the dangers associated with tanker accidents and the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to prevent such disasters.
