A fuel-laden tanker has toppled over at Obadeyi, Ahmadiya Bus Stop along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
Reports indicate that some miscreants are taking advantage of the incident to scoop the spilled contents from the tanker.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident.
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In a press statement released by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq confirmed that the tanker (JJJ 596 XX) fully loaded with diesel products fell around 6:10am and had its contents spreading on the expressway.
Mr. Adebayo confirmed that in order to prevent another imminent fire explosion, Lastma after arriving at the scene immediately chased away scoopers and condoned off the entire vicinity.
Mr Adebayo confirmed that Policemen from Meiran Police Division provided security backup at the scene.
“Priliminary investigations revealed that the falling tanker fully loaded with diesel was coming from Abule-Egba going to Ijaye before the driver lost control due to a brake failure at Obadeyi.
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Traffic diversion at Ahamadiya by both Ahamadiya Hospital Way likewise those moving against those from toll gate.
Traffic Officer Ajalekoko Bolade (Bravo 19, Abule-Egba) who led Lastma rescue operations to the scene confirmed that the driver of the tanker ran away immediately after the incident.