A tanker conveying diesel has overturned on the Tincan–Liverpool Bridge in the Apapa area of Lagos, leading to a dangerous scene as residents and passersby were seen scooping the highly inflammable fuel from beneath the bridge.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a post on X, stating that the accident occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2025.
The post reads” 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.”
Shortly after, the Authority said “Men of Lagos State Fire service and rescue team are on ground doing the needful. Pending the time of the recovery ,the Liverpool bridge has been cordoned off and Counter flow method of traffic control is in use. Vehicular movement along the corridor is very slow.Plan your movement.”
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