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Residents scramble to scoop fuel from fallen tanker in Victoria Island [Video & Photos]
A video of some residents risking their lives by scooping fuel from a fallen tanker is presently making the round on social media.
It was gathered that the diesel-laden tanker was heading to Lekki area of Lagos when the vehicle fell around Bonny Camp at Victoria Island.
Residents around the area wasted no time as they troop out in their large numbers to scoop the fuel that was already flowing into the drainage around the scene.
The Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile also tweeted photos from the scene, advising motorists to use alternative routes.
He wrote:
“Please be advised to use alternative routes as a Diesel Laden Taken fell a couple of minutes ago at Bonny Camp.”
Several Twitter users have also taken to the microblogging site to share photos and videos from the scene of the crash.
Details later…
See photos and videos:
“@LCCTollRoad: Report of a tanker loaded with AGO upturned at under bridge BONNY CAMP inward LAW SCHOOL enroute LEKKl , affecting traffic within the corridor. Fire service and other relevant agencies have been notified. @Gidi_Traffic #GIDITRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/qKkkRcQgv1
— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) February 22, 2020
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