Residents of Apapa rushed to scoop diesel on Monday after a tanker overturned at Liverpool Bridge, inward Mile 2, spilling fuel and blocking traffic along the busy route.
A video circulating on social media showed people gathering around the fallen tanker as diesel spread across the bridge.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the tanker’s damaged tank was leaking diesel onto the roadway and that security agencies had been alerted.
The statement reads, “There’s a fallen tanker loaded with diesel on top of 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.
LASTMA added that traffic had been diverted to prevent further danger to commuters and urged motorists to follow official instructions.
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“Traffic has been diverted to that other side of the bridge for safety measures.
“Please adhere strictly to all instructions from the traffic managers.”
In an update on the development, LASTMA added that the road has been reopened after the content has been neutralized.
“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.
“LASTMA officials are doing the needful, and traffic is expected to move better while we await the arrival of a tow truck.”
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