Tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturns on Lagos-Ibadan

A tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturned on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway close to Abiola Garden, inward Toll Gate, Lagos, on Wednesday, inflicting a site visitors gridlock.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 2pm, spilling the tanker’s contents onto the street and disrupting the motion of motorists alongside the busy freeway.

Following the crash, some residents have been seen scooping the spilled groundnut oil from the affected space.

Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and the Nigeria Police have been among the many emergency responders deployed to the scene to regulate site visitors and coordinate restoration efforts.

The affected part of the street was cordoned off to guard the general public and facilitate the restoration operation.

No casualties had been reported as of the time of submitting this report, though site visitors remained heavy across the scene.

Relevant authorities have been working collectively to handle the incident and make sure the tanker was safely recovered.

Motorists have been suggested to contemplate various routes to keep away from the congestion brought on by the crash.