On Friday, a tanker carrying oil overturned in Lagos‘ Ojuelegba area. Despite the obvious hazard, some locals of the region were seen scooping the contents of the truck that had spilled onto the road.
However, emergency officials reported that no casualties had occurred and that efforts to clear the area were underway.
According to them, “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,” it added.
“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.”