{
  "id": 15650951,
  "title": "Two severely burnt as diesel tanker plunges from Otedola bridge in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/two-severely-burnt-as-diesel-tanker-plunges-from-otedola-bridge-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T19:03:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/two-severely-burnt-as-diesel-tanker-plunges-from-otedola-bridge-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals suffered severe burns after a diesel tanker fell from Otedola Bridge in Lagos and ignited, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The emergency responders, alongside other agencies, swiftly evacuated the victims to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre for treatment. The fire, triggered by the crash, engulfed the underpass and posed a significant threat. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency's Rescue Unit (LRU) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were among the organizations involved in the rescue operations, while police officers from the Alausa Police Division also participated. The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, lauded the prompt and professional response from all agencies involved. He emphasized the critical importance of cooperation and swift action in managing such dangerous incidents. LASTMA reiterated its commitment to enforcing traffic regulations, improving traffic management, and responding promptly to emergencies. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for regular vehicle inspections, adherence to safety standards, and safe driving practices to prevent similar occurrences.",
  "summary": "Two people have sustained severe burn injuries after a diesel-laden tanker plunged from Otedola Bridge in Lagos and caught fire beneath the bridge. A statement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said its emergency response team, working with other emergency management agencies, rescued the victims from the scene and ensured their evacuation for […] Two severely burnt as…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "BREAKING: Tanker catches fire under Otedola Bridge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/breaking-tanker-catches-fire-under-otedola-bridge",
        "published": "2026-10-19T16:06:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Tanker catches fire under Otedola Bridge, Lagos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/tanker-catches-fire-under-otedola-bridge-lagos",
        "published": "2026-10-19T17:40:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Two casualties as tanker catches fire under Otedola Bridge in Lagos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/two-casualties-as-tanker-catches-fire-under-otedola-bridge-in-lagos",
        "published": "2026-10-19T20:55:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Rio Times",
        "title": "Lagos Otedola Bridge Tanker Fire Injures Two",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/lagos-otedola-bridge-tanker-fire-injures-two",
        "published": "2026-10-19T21:11:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}