Lagos: Tanker overturns at Ojuelegba as residents swarm to scoop spilled content

An oil laden tanker fell in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos on Friday, marking a repeat of such incident.

Residents were seen at the scene of the incident scooping the contents of the truck that spilled on road in the face of a disastrous danger that comes with their action.

While reacting to the incident, Lagos State emergency authorities said efforts have commenced to clear the scene of the accident while also announcing that no casualty was recorded.

It explained that both driver and assistant escaped with no injuries.

“Both driver and assistant escaped unhurt and in good hands at the scene of the accident”.

While giving details about the incident, it said: “A 33,000 litres tanker with registration number AAL 250 ZY conveying engine oil accidentally upturned while ascending the Dorman Long Bridge and spilt its content.

“Mopping up exercise is ongoing as chemical foam compound is been expended to neutralise the oil components from resulting in the secondary incident,” the authorities said.

Efforts are on the way to move in earth-moving equipment to recover the tanker as a backlog of traffic builds up beyond Ojuelegba Bridge, it concluded.