Another Tanker falls on Otedola Bridge, Residents rush out to scoop Fuel

Three passengers have been from the scene of a falling tanker on Otedola Bridge, Berger area of Lagos State on Thursday.

The fuel-laden tanker overturned and trapped a 14-seater bus belonging to a company that conveyed the passengers. Immediately after the  tanker fell, some residents of the area trooped out to scoop fuel, notwithstanding the huge risk associated with the act.

The articulated vehicle lost control while conveying Diesel outward to Lagos Capital Oil Filling Station, Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Berger, Lagos and blocked vehicular movement.

Emergency officials including the Lagos State Fire Service were deployed on the ground to quench the fire to avoid a major disaster in the area.

Tanker Accident!

The @LagosRescue
is currently mitigating spillage from a 33k liters tanker which reported accidentally lost control while conveying Diesel outward Lagos Capital Oil Filling Station, Lagos Ibadan Expway, Berger, Lagos impeding movement at this hour. pic.twitter.com/aCaNgeAamC

— Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (@LagosRescue) October 12, 2023

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PRESS RELEASE

ACCIDENT: DIESEL TANKER DAMAGES PRIVATE HYUNDAI BUS ON OTEDOLA BRIDGE, LAGOS.
…..spills contents on highway.
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) with other emergency responders today salvaged what could have been another major pic.twitter.com/DzRAJlASzZ

— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 12, 2023

ALERT: OVERTURNED TANKER LEAKAGE AT OTEDOLA BRIDGE

We received an alert about the above captioned scene and have activated the State Emergency Response Plan.

The agency and other first responders intend to remain on high alert until repairs are fully completed. pic.twitter.com/miHqgoC14E

— Gbenga Omotoso (@gbenga_omo) October 12, 2023

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