Metro

Severe gridlock as fire breaks out under Apongbon bridge

Published by

A fire outbreak has occurred engulfing several buildings around Idita Street, Apongbon, under the bridge in Lagos Island. The fire has caused significant structural damage to the bridge. 

The cause of the fire is currently unascertained, though the affected area houses shops that sell baking supplies and other chemicals. 

The presence of emergency responders including firefighters has been confirmed at the scene. 

As a result of the fire outbreak, severe traffic disruption has also been reported along Eko Bridge inward Lagos Island. 

Authorities have advised individuals and businesses to exercise caution while approaching the area and make use of alternate routes via Ijora Causeway- Carter Bridge-Island, or take Oyingbo- Adekunle-3rd Mainland Bridge-Obalende-Lagos Island.

 

Recent Posts

Tinubu arrives Kaduna to commission skill institute, hospital, CNG buses

Tinubu’s one-day visit to Kaduna State will see him commission the Institute of Skill Acquisition…

5 minutes ago

ICPC boss urges administrative overhaul for local govts

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa…

11 minutes ago

NDLEA arrests 19 suspects, recovers illicit drugs in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano Strategic Command, in a critical step in…

15 minutes ago

Anyone seeking Chieftaincy titles in Ogbomoso will spend money — Soun

"Soun chieftaincy is not small. If you want a cheap chieftaincy go elsewhere but if…

16 minutes ago

ActionAid launches CiTi-ACT initiative to strengthen judicial accountability

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has launched a new initiative, Citizens’ Actions for Judicial Accountability to Promote…

30 minutes ago

Over 1,500 killed by tanker explosions alone in five years — NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that tanker explosions alone have accounted for…

35 minutes ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.