Alakija tanker explosion
The Alakija tanker explosion was a tanker explosion that occurred at Alakija area of Mile 2, a commercial area along Badagry expressway, Lagos State, Nigeria.[1]
Incident
The incident was reported to had occurred on December 1, 2010 when a tanker loaded with liters of gasoline lost control.[2] The content of the tanker spewed on the road leading to an explosion that claimed the life of about 20 people leaving several others severely injured.[3] Four vehicles, including 2 commuter buses filled with more than 24 commuters and 2 private cars, were burnt.[4] Taiwo Abayomi, the Area Commander of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ http://allafrica.com/stories/201012030806.html
- ↑ "another tragedy in lagos, 20 burnt to death in tanker explosion". Pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "another tragedy in lagos, 20 burnt to death in tanker explosion". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "20 fared dead in lagos tanker explosion". shippingposition.com.ng. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "harvest of deaths in lagos, ogun, akwa-ibom". Vanguard News. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
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