A tanker carrying diesel fell at Mobil inward Otedola en route to Berger. The tanker fell on Monday evening during rush hour, and emergency responders quickly rushed to the scene to control the situation. News of the incident was disclosed via a tweet by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) that read: “Fallen Tanker on Otedola Bridge, emergency responders deployed to the scene. Motorists are advised to be patient. Details soon.”
They went on to properly advise people on their twitter page, see post below –
[Updated] #lastmareports #OtedolaFallenTanker
The Fallen Tanker is loaded with Diesel, all emergency responders @ the scene of the incident. Road cordoned off for immediate recovery. Motorists are implored ti be patient on this one. @lasemasocial @LAG_FireService @rrslagos767— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 22, 2018
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[6:10pm] #lastmareports #OtedolaFallenTanker
Location of Fallen Tanker is @ Mobil INW Otedola enroute Berger , it is covering about 10% of the road. Emergency Responders on ground for recovery/ Traffic building up from Conoil U-turn. Two Lanes moving fine beside fallen tanker. pic.twitter.com/ukiocr3BH7— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 22, 2018
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[9:35pm] #lastmareports
Recovery of #OtedolaFallenTanker has started, the road has been cordoned off. Motorists are advised to make use of the Cmd road to connect under bridge otedola and continue their journey. pic.twitter.com/Tejuppjs1y— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 22, 2018
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Alternatively, motorists can make a u-turn @ Tollgate to Mobolaji Johnson ave to link Lands —> Nurudeen Olowopopo to connect Otedola under bridge and continue their journey. Patience is required. Thank you.
— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 22, 2018
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[10:24pm] #lastmareports#OtedolaFallenTanker Update: The recovery of the Fallen Tanker has been successfully completed. Normalcy restored as all cordoned roads are now open for vehicular movement. Thank you for your patience.
— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 22, 2018
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The tanker was soon taken off the road and thankfully nobody was hurt.