Tragedy struck in Lagos on Thursday morning when a LAGFERRY vessel carrying passengers suddenly burst into flames at the Ipakodo Ferry Terminal in Ikorodu, leaving several people injured.
The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m., amid heavy traffic congestion caused by the closure of Independence Bridge at Ahmadu Bello Way, Marina. As of press time, it remained unclear if there were any fatalities, while the exact cause of the fire was yet to be determined.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to carry out rescue operations, ensuring that all passengers were safely evacuated.
LASWA Confirms Incident
In response to the fire outbreak, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) confirmed the incident in a statement from its Public Affairs Unit.
According to LASWA, the fire involved the LAGFERRY vessel Igbega Eko, which was en route to Victoria Island. (Vanguard)