Video: Tanker loaded with diesel catches fire in Lagos
Abdullateef Fowewe
A tanker loaded with diesel fell and caught fire at Iyana Isolo, inward Oshodi, along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos State, causing significant disruption to traffic in the area.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) took to X (formerly Twitter) to inform the public about the incident.
LASTMA stated, “A tanker loaded with diesel fell and caught fire at Iyana Isolo inward Oshodi along Apapa Oshodi Expressway. Men of @LagosRescue are fully on ground to extinguish the inferno. Vehicular movement has been halted. Avoid the route for now.”
LASTMA in another post assured that emergency response teams were on the scene, working diligently to bring the situation under control.
“The situation is under control and our personnel are also doing the needful. Patience is still required from the road users,” LASTMA added.
Motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes while authorities manage the scene and ensure safety for all road users.
