# Tanker accidents on Lagos bridges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tanker-accidents-on-lagos-bridges
> Updated: 2026-10-19T20:34:47.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A series of tanker accidents involving hazardous materials occurred on bridges in Lagos in October 2026.

On October 14, a truck carrying 33,000 litres of ethanol fell at the Second Rainbow Bridge in the Amuwo Odofin area. Preliminary investigations indicated the accident was caused by speeding, which resulted in the truck’s turntable detaching. Emergency services used chemical foam to manage fumes, and no casualties were reported.

On October 19, a diesel-laden tanker carrying approximately 33,000 litres of petroleum products fell from the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Unlike the previous incident, this vehicle caught fire upon impact, causing severe burn injuries to two individuals and destroying property. Emergency responders worked to extinguish the blaze and manage heavy traffic congestion caused by the crash.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Tanker fire on Otedola Bridge injures two in Lagos

Two people sustained severe burns after a 33,000-litre diesel tanker fell from Otedola Bridge in Lagos and burst into flames, causing property damage and traffic congestion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanker-fire-on-otedola-bridge-injures-two-in-lagos

### 2026-10-14: Ethanol tanker falls at Second Rainbow Bridge in Lagos

A truck carrying 33,000 litres of ethanol fell at the Second Rainbow Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. Emergency responders prevented a fire or explosion, and no casualties were reported.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ethanol-tanker-falls-at-second-rainbow-bridge-in-lagos

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