Lagosians scoop diesel from overturned diesel tanker in Apapa (video)

Lagosians in the Apapa area of Lagos state risked their lives to scoop diesel from a tanker that overturned on the Liverpool bridge in the Apapa area of Lagos state this morning January 19.

Disclosing this in a statement via X, the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) said traffic has been diverted to the other side of the bridge for safety measures. According to the statement, emergency officials, including operatives of the Lagos State Fire Service, the Nigeria Police Force, and LASTMA, are currently on ground to avert a tragedy.

Also present are men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Department of State Services (DSS), and Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA).

“Their presence is to prevent fire outbreaks, evacuation of truck and free flow of traffic”, the statement added.

Videos posted online showed residents of the area with several jerrycans and buckets scooping as much diesel as possible.

Video below…

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