Crimes

Motorcyclist crushed to death in Lagos tanker accident

A motorcyclist has been crushed to death in a tanker accident at Alaba Express Bus Stop along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos State.

It was gathered that the 33,000-litre tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, outbound Mile 2 lost control and fell on its side after a collision with a motorcycle.

The incident was confirmed via a statement issued on Tuesday night by the Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret.

The Fire Service noted that the incident was being mitigated by the Ajegunle Fire Crew of the agency and has it under control with “no palpable cause for alarm”.

READ ALSO: Troops kill 4 terrorists, recover arms in Kaduna

“An adult male motorcyclist is however trapped beneath the tanker as efforts are ongoing to recover him,” it added.

Also confirming the incident, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in a statement, said: “Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider was crushed to death underneath the tanker and its contents are spilling onto the road rendering the scene extremely hazardous to other motorists and passersby.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Kellyrae wins BBNaija ‘No Loose Guard’ show

Kellyrae of the former Doublekay duo in the Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season…

10 mins ago

Customs acquires aircraft for surveillance

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has acquired a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B aircraft to enhance…

21 mins ago

Ex-minister Tallen’s only son dies at 42

Richard Tallen, the only son of the immediate past Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen,…

14 hours ago

EPL: Man United hold Aston Villa to ease pressure on coach Ten Hag

Manchester United played a goalless draw with Aston Villa at the Villa Park on Sunday…

14 hours ago

EPL: 10-man Nottingham Forest draw Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

England winger Noni Madueke's equaliser rescued Chelsea in a 1-1 draw against 10-man Nottingham Forest…

14 hours ago

INEC: Over 2m voters’ll participate in Ondo guber poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 2.053 million registered voters will participate in the…

16 hours ago

This website uses cookies.