Residents and commuters were seen scooping fuel from a fallen tanker at the Tincan Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos State.
In a video that is currently trending on social media, large crowds rushed to collect the spilled fuel amid traffic congestion and chaos.
Officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), police operatives, and the fire service worked together to divert vehicles and contain the spill, preventing a major accident.
According to a statement by LASTMA, the tanker, which was loaded with diesel, toppled and spilt its contents on the Liverpool Bridge inward to Mile 2.
The statement noted that the diesel was spreading across the bridge due to the damaged tank.
LASTMA confirmed that operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from Area B and other safety agencies were immediately notified.
The statement reads, “The road on Liverpool bridge inward Apapa that was cordoned off has been reopened after the contents have been neutralised by men of Lagos State Fire Service,” it stated.
“LASTMA officials are doing the needful and traffic is expected to move better, while we await the arrival of a tow truck.Men of Lagos State Fire service and rescue team are on ground doing the needful.
“Pending the time of the recovery Liverpool bridge has been cordoned off and Counter flow method of traffic control is in use. Vehicular movement along the corridor is very slow.
“There’s a fallen tanker loaded with diesel on top Liverpool bridge inward Mile2. The diesel is spreading on the bridge as a result of the damaged tank.
“Men of Nigerian Police Force from Area B and other safety Agencies have been swiftly notified. Traffic has been diverted to that other side of the bridge for safety measures.”
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