Lagos State
Tanker Overturns at Tincan Liverpool Bridge as Residents Scoop Spilled Fuel
A fuel tanker has overturned at the Tincan (Liverpool) Bridge in Apapa, Lagos State, causing a major spill and drawing large numbers of residents to the scene to scoop its contents.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, disrupting traffic along the busy Apapa corridor. Witnesses said the tanker, reportedly laden with diesel, lost control while navigating the bridge and fell on its side, spilling fuel onto the roadway and beneath the bridge.
Moments after the accident, dozens of residents, commuters and passersby were seen rushing to the scene with jerrycans, buckets and other containers to scoop the spilled fuel, despite the obvious danger of fire or explosion. Videos circulating on social media showed a chaotic scene as people gathered around the overturned tanker.
Emergency responders, including officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the police, were later deployed to the area to secure the scene and manage traffic. The responders cordoned off the affected section of the bridge and worked to prevent a fire outbreak.
The Lagos State Government has repeatedly warned residents against scooping fuel from accident scenes, stressing that such actions pose serious risks to lives and property.
As of the time of filing this report, no casualties had been officially confirmed, while efforts were ongoing to clear the tanker and restore normal traffic flow in the area.
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