LASTMA Prevents Major Disaster as Petrol Tanker Overturns at Iyana-Isolo
A major tragedy was averted in Lagos on Monday when a petrol tanker overturned and caught fire at Iyana-Isolo inward Oshodi, destroying four nearby trucks but leaving no human casualties.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that its quick intervention, alongside other emergency responders, prevented the incident from escalating further.
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According to eyewitnesses, the fully loaded tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lost control while in motion and immediately burst into flames. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing trucks parked close to the accident scene. Preliminary investigations linked the accident to overspeeding by the tanker driver.
LASTMA operatives, supported by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Neighbourhood Safety Corps, quickly cordoned off the affected corridor and diverted traffic to prevent further danger.
General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said additional personnel were drafted from nearby zones to reinforce containment efforts. He expressed relief that no lives were lost and attributed the outcome to the swift action of responders.
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Bakare-Oki warned drivers of articulated vehicles, fuel tankers, and other heavy-duty trucks against overspeeding, stressing that strict compliance with traffic regulations is vital to protecting lives and property on Lagos roads.
He also urged residents to promptly report emergencies through the agency’s toll-free line, 080000527862, assuring that LASTMA remains committed to rapid response and the protection of lives across the state.