- To protect road users, traffic has been diverted to the opposite side of the bridge
- Authorities have also warned members of the public to stay away from the scene
- The tanker’s fuel tank was damaged, leading to continuous leakage of diesel onto the roadway
A diesel tanker has overturned on the Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos, causing serious disruption to traffic along the Mile 2 inward route and raising safety concerns for commuters.
Eyewitness videos shared online on Monday showed residents and passersby scooping diesel from the fallen tanker, despite the obvious danger at the scene, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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The incident quickly drew public attention as the spilled fuel spread across the bridge.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the development in a statement posted on its official X handle, noting that the tanker’s fuel tank was damaged, leading to continuous leakage of diesel onto the roadway.
LASTMA said officers of the Nigerian Police Force from Area B, alongside other emergency and safety agencies, had been alerted and were responding to the situation to prevent further risks.
To protect road users, traffic has been diverted to the opposite side of the bridge, while motorists were advised to remain patient and strictly follow instructions from traffic officials managing the area.
Authorities have also warned members of the public to stay away from the scene, stressing that scooping fuel from a fallen tanker poses serious danger to lives and property.
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