Fire gutted an electric pole close to the Independence Bridge in the Maryland area of Lagos State on Tuesday evening, causing confusion and gridlock in the area.
There was serious traffic as passengers, residents and passers-by scampered for safety. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident on Wednesday.
The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said, “It happened yesterday (Tuesday) but the video started trending this morning (Wednesday).
“We don’t have a detailed record of the incident.
“The disco has disconnected the power supply to the power line. No casualty and no injury.
“The public is hereby assured that the viral video going round this morning actually occurred yesterday night and was handled immediately.
“The traffic flow was clear and going on smoothly since yesterday. It is surprising to see distress alert on the same issue.
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution have been contacted to rectify the depot. A high tension cable fell on the ground and caused sparkling and spread to the Underbridge Street light. There is no cause for alarm since yesterday.”