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Diesel Tanker Overturns on Tincan Liverpool Bridge, Sparks Dangerous Scramble in Lagos

Lagos — A 45,000-litre diesel tanker overturned on the Tincan Liverpool Bridge outward Apapa, Tin Can Island area of Lagos early Monday, causing chaos as residents and passersby rushed to collect the flammable fuel from beneath the bridge.

Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker tipped over during rush hour, with officials of road traffic management yet to arrive at the scene when the incident occurred. Footage obtained by Nigeria TV Info showed locals carrying jerrycans and various containers, scooping the leaking diesel despite the high risk of fire or explosion.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident, stating that they were actively salvaging the tanker and had successfully prevented a secondary accident. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the scene and warned of the potential dangers associated with handling the fuel.