Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
The Lagos State Police Command, alongside officers from Area A and Area B Commands, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and other law enforcement and emergency agencies, are fully deployed at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker on the Tincan Liverpool Bridge in the Apapa area of Lagos State. The scene has been cordoned off to protect public safety and restore order following the accident.
The incident occurred on Monday morning when a diesel-loaded tanker overturned on the bridge, spilling its contents across the roadway and prompting a flurry of activity as residents and passersby rushed to scoop up the spilled fuel — despite the significant fire risk posed by the flammable substance.
Emergency responders from the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) were among the agencies mobilised to the scene to avert a potential disaster and manage the emergency.
Authorities have also taken the tanker driver and his motor boy to a nearby hospital for medical attention, confirming that both required evaluation after the crash. Traffic officials say the scene has been stabilised and intensive efforts are underway to trans-load the remaining fuel and remove the overturned vehicle. Local enforcement and traffic management operatives are coordinating these efforts to ensure that the carriageway is safely cleared.
The tanker-related disruption prompted a temporary diversion of traffic, but police and traffic officials report that normalcy has largely been restored and traffic is now under control. Motorists have been advised to comply with all instructions from authorities and avoid causing additional obstruction, as traffic movement gradually improves along the corridor.
Authorities have reiterated warnings against approaching accident scenes or attempting to collect spilled fuel — a dangerous practice that has previously led to deadly explosions in other parts of the country — and urged the public to allow trained emergency responders to manage such situations.
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