Nigeria: Authorities responding to fire due to overturned petrol tanker near Ajegunle bus-stop in Lagos early April 22

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a fire due to an overturned petrol tanker near Ajegunle bus stop along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Lagos as of early April 22. The blaze has reportedly spread to several nearby shops and houses. Witness accounts suggest multiple casualties, though specific figures are unclear.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.