Panic in Apapa As Tanker Overturns on Tin Can Port Bridge, Commuters Scoop Products

Fear gripped port users on Monday morning as a fully tanker csrrying diesel at about 7.45am upturned ontop of the Liverpool Bridge in Apapa Lagos and spilled its contents. This is even as commuters and market women under the Liverpool market risked it all to scoop products from the tanker.

Eyewitnesses told DAILY TREND that traffic authorities including Federal Road Safety Corps (FIRS) and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) as well as Police officers from the Area B police station were immediately deployed to the scene to cordon off traffic to avoid explosion.
However, despite their presence, commuters were seen in a viral video risking it all to scoop products into buckets and jerricans.

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the road leading to the bridge was initially closed to traffic following the incident.

“The road on Liverpool bridge inward Apapa that was cordoned off has been reopened after the contents have been neutralised by men of Lagos State Fire Service,” the agency said.
“LASTMA officials are doing the needful and traffic is expected to move better, while we await the arrival of a tow truck.”
Earlier, the traffic agency had warned motorists of delays and safety measures around the area.