The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have prevented another diesel fire explosion at Obadeyi before Ijaiye along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.
As per an official statement issued on Thursday by Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department within the agency, the incident transpired during the early hours of the day. In this critical situation, a tanker carrying diesel fell over, posing a significant risk of ignition and a subsequent fire explosion.
Notably, the situation was further compounded by the fact that the driver of the tanker absconded from the scene, leaving the authorities to manage the precarious situation without their cooperation. The quick and effective response by LASTMA operatives prevented what could have been a catastrophic diesel fire explosion, underscoring their dedication to ensuring the safety of commuters and residents along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.
He said, “Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have prevented another diesel fire explosion at Obadeyi before Ijaye along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.
“The tanker with registration number JJJ 596 XX, fully loaded with diesel products, fell around 6:10 am and had its contents spreading on the expressway.
"To prevent another imminent fire explosion, LASTMA, after arriving at the scene, immediately chased away scoopers and condoned off the entire vicinity."
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