See The LAWMA Truck That Caught Fire Under Ojota Bridge Today (PHOTOS)

See The LAWMA Truck That Caught Fire Under Ojota Bridge Today (PHOTOS)

Earlier today, a Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) truck went up in flames. It occurred underneath the Ojota overhead bridge on Ikorodu Road inward near Tipper Garage, in Ketu axis.

Witnesses said that the driver after noticing the flame coming out of the truck, came down and tried in vain to put it out but it spread rapidly.

The fire incident saw the head of the truck consumed by fire.

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According to eyewitness reports, the incident had no casualties.

It took the spirited effort of the indefatigable men of fire unit of the Lagos State Fire Service to put off the flame from the vehicle.

See The LAWMA Truck That Caught Fire Under Ojota Bridge Today (PHOTOS)

Officers of the Lagos State Police police command were also on ground to manage traffic and control the crowd.

See photos below.

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The Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) is a government of Lagos State body responsible for managing waste generated in Lagos state through a waste collection, transportation and disposal structure. LAWMA’s goal is to improve the environment with the impact of achieving positive and significant change in living conditions regarding health and sanitation.

Lagos State generates over 78 million tons of waste between 2007 and 2013  with a collection rate of 28%. The gap in the rate of refuse collection in the state exposes the state to environmental epidemics.

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