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The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to residents after a diesel tanker overturned at the Tincan-Liverpool Bridge area in Apapa on Monday, spilling fuel and disrupting traffic.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said in a statement that emergency responders had been dispatched to the scene after the tanker began leaking fuel.
The agency urged the public to exercise extreme caution, warning that scooping fuel or using flames near the spill could trigger secondary incidents.
LASEMA stated that the disaster management plan had been activated and motorists were advised to take alternative routes.
Videos circulating on social media showed residents collecting diesel from the overturned tanker despite the obvious risks.
Meanwhile, in a statement on its official X(formerly Twitter) handle, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the tanker was carrying diesel, noting that the spill was spreading on the bridge due to damage to the tank.
“There’s a fallen tanker loaded with diesel on top Liverpool Bridge inward Mile 2. The diesel is spreading on the bridge as a result of the damaged tank.”
LASTMA said security agencies had been alerted and traffic was diverted to ensure commuter safety.
The authorities have called on drivers to follow the instructions of traffic officials at the scene, warning that scooping up fuel at accident sites could lead to fires and fatalities as emergency teams worked to contain the spill.
