The blaze quickly spread to about four parked trucks in the area. However, swift intervention by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, helped contain the situation. The agency immediately diverted off the scene and diverted traffic from Ilasa inward Oshodi, preventing further damage or potential casualties.

Further investigations suggest the tanker overturned due to overspeeding, causing the driver to lose control.

Confirming the incident, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki said personnel from nearby zones were promptly deployed to support emergency response efforts. Also on the scene were the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Nigeria Police Force, Aswani, Ilasa, and Mushin Divisions, and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps.

“No human casualties were recorded, thanks to the swift intervention of LASTMA operatives and other emergency agencies,” he stated.

He issued a stern warning to tanker drivers and heavy-duty vehicle operators to adhere strictly to speed limits and traffic regulations, emphasizing the importance of compliance in safeguarding lives and property.

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Source: The Nation