The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has averted disaster after a fully loaded tanker overturned and spilled fuel across the main carriageway of the Oshodi-Gbagada Expressway.
LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, stating that its operatives promptly cordoned off the accident scene, neutralising potential escalation, particularly the prospect of fuel scooping by unauthorised individuals.
Bakare-Oki therefore commended the decisive response of its officers, and emphasised that their proactive intervention ensured a comprehensive lockdown of the accident site.
He further urged members of the public, especially motorists, to promptly report any road-related emergencies to the agency via its toll-free hotline 080000527862 for immediate intervention.
9News Nigeria reports that some of his words were; “The agency immediately escalated the situation to the Lagos State Fire Service, whose emergency response teams arrived expeditiously to mitigate the hazardous spill.
“To safeguard public safety and ensure an unimpeded traffic flow, LASTMA personnel meticulously redirected vehicular movement to the service lane from Oshodi-Oke inbound Gbagada.
“This effectively averted gridlock and mitigating ignition risks associated with fuel exposure,” he said.
“Motorists are also strongly advised to exercise heightened vigilance and comply strictly with directives from traffic management and emergency response authorities to prevent avoidable tragedies on Lagos roads,” he said.
