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The Digest:

The Iyana-Isolo area of Lagos was in Chaos on Sunday after a fully loaded tanker overturned and exploded. While two people were reportedly injured in the inferno, eyewitnesses and authorities have confirmed that no lives were lost. The incident, which caused a major fire, was swiftly contained by emergency responders.

Key Points:
  • A fully loaded tanker overturned and burst into flames at Iyana Isolo, Lagos.
  • The tanker reportedly lost its brakes, crashed into a commercial bus, and toppled over.
  • The driver and a passenger in the tanker sustained injuries from the crash.
  • The resulting fire consumed the tanker, a container trailer, and parts of the road.
  • Eyewitnesses confirmed that despite the inferno, no lives were lost.
  • The Lagos State Fire Service, LASEMA, and other agencies responded to the emergency.
  • The response time of the emergency services was commended by a local government official.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of road accidents involving fuel tankers. The positive outcome, with no lives lost, is a testament to the swift response of emergency services and the quick actions of those at the scene. The Blaze of Chaos.

Sources: Channels Television