Updated: One Injured As Another Tanker Falls In Lagos

A diesel tanker in the early hours of Friday, December 13, tipped over on the Ozumba Mbadiwe road in upscale Victoria Island area of Lagos, spilling its content on the road.

The accident that occurred right in front of Quilox Nightclub resulted in gridlock, as some people were seen scooping diesel.

The Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said that the driver of the vehicle was the only occupant and has been rushed to the hospital for treatment.

"On getting to the scene of the incident, a white coloured unbranded tanker with registration number KRD-280XN laden with 33,000 litres of AGO (diesel) was found to have fallen on Ozumba Mbadiwe Way.

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“Further investigation revealed that one of its tyres burst while in motion. This resulted in the vehicle running over the highway median while the tanker compartment detached and flipped over, finally resting on its head.

“Two compartments of 11,000 litres each had already discharged their contents on the road while the last 11,000 litres compartment remained intact. The road was cordoned off on both sides of the highway and a diversion created to ease movement of traffic,” he says.

“The combined efforts of the Sharks (Lekki) Response Squad alongside the Bravo Team (Paramedics) of LASEMA, LASTMA, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LCC, and Nigeria Police worked together for a swift recovery; the road is being prepared for reopening while the single casualty- driver (male, 32 years) has been taken to hospital by the LASEMA paramedic team with suspected internal injuries,” he adds.

Editor’s Note: Story updated immediately AllNews confirmed that one person was injured in the incident.