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Explosion at Otedola Bridge causes panic as emergency responders rush to the scene.

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Explosion Rocks Otedola Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Explosion at Otedola Bridge causes panic as emergency responders rush to the scene.

There was tension on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as an explosion occurred at the Otedola Bridge axis on Tuesday around 7 p.m.

Videos shared on X showed thick flames, with eyewitnesses claiming a petrol tanker caused the fire, VerseNews reports.

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Emergency responders, including LASEMA, are at the scene, assessing the situation. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

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