Fall of a tanker truck and spill of contents in Lagos

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By Gbenga Oloniniran

July 12, 2022

A loaded tanker fell in the Costain area of ​​Lagos on Tuesday.

It was found that the tanker fell while climbing the Costain bridge towards Iponri.

The tanker blocked the main roadway by spilling its fuel.

According to reports from the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency on Twitter, emergency services are on the scene and traffic is being diverted.

It read: “An accident involving a loaded tanker occurred while climbing the Costain Bridge in Iponri, blocking access to the road. “The counter current is being adopted. Men down.

"The men of @LAG_FireService @LagosRescue are on the ground, and our men are on the ground embracing the tide to keep motorists and road users flowing and safe."

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