Another Tanker Spillage At Ozumba, Lagos [VIDEO]

Barely 48 hours after the Onitsha fire incident, reports have surfaced online of another tanker spilling its content and fire engulfing the area.

Social media platform Twitter was agog with reports of a road traffic accident between a truck and a tanker along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, resulting in the latter spilling its content on the road with the inevitable fire. Traffic was affected and road users have been warned to avoid the location.

The cause of the accident has not been ascertained but the rain which fell early this morning could have been a contributing factor as low visibility must have been experienced by both drivers.

However, unlike the Onitsha fire incident, this one was subdued, thanks to the valiant effort of the firefighters. Check out the tweets below:

What is happening exactly!?? Heard one was leaking at Ozumba Mbadiwe too. https://t.co/1sQE66z0TM

— Event planner extraordinare (@oreke_lewa) October 18, 2019

Jeez not again!

Under two months there's been incidents involving oil tankers, and now this one at Ozumba M.

Sincerely, govt needs to address this petroleum products carrying tankers asap, make alternative routes for them or restrict their movement to certain time of the day. https://t.co/KXVyASlK9L

— AJ (@AJTweete) October 18, 2019

The 3rd I’ve read of today alone after Ozumba and Anambra(again). This isn’t remotely normal or condonable. https://t.co/CfHTHTHsX5

— Sylvia Ikeji (@Sylvia_Ikeji) October 18, 2019

The accident on Ozumba Mbadiwe could have been avoided if both drivers had sense…. The tanker driver should never be allowed to drive any articulated vehicle again…. Na mumu

— ÖGBENI????????CÖÖCÖÖ (@EngineerCollabo) October 18, 2019

One has fallen again in onitsha, one spilled on ozumba mbadiwe and now Lagos Ibadan express way. Nigeria ????????‍♀️????????‍♀️????????‍♀️????????‍♀️????????‍♀️????

— cocoa. (@Kasum__a) October 18, 2019

The 3rd I’ve read of today alone after Ozumba and Anambra(again). This isn’t remotely normal or condonable. https://t.co/CfHTHTHsX5

— Sylvia Ikeji (@Sylvia_Ikeji) October 18, 2019

SubDeliveryZone (@SubDeliveryZone) Tweeted:
– Just in : A petrol tanker fall around OZUMBA MBADIWE, Lagos and is currently spilling its content.

pic.twitter.com/LItbsfynXP https://t.co/mkc5BqPzeT

— Apurva Habdul???????? (@oyelawlar) October 18, 2019

Tanker fell into Onitsha Market
Tanker fell on Ozumba Mbadiwe road
Tanker fell on Lagos/Ibadan expressway

Let's ignore the bad roads for the moment. Are these trailers in good conditions?

— James John (@donjajo) October 18, 2019

A petrol tanker spilling its content on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Lagos. pic.twitter.com/twHD4v5jVa

— Gbemi Dennis™ (@GbemiDennis) October 18, 2019

@Gidi_Traffic There is road traffic accident involving a truck and a tanker along Ozumba Mbadiwe road, V.I before Law school junction. The content (PMS ie petrol) of the tanker spilled on the road. Traffic expected to build up. Commuters advised to be careful and vigilant..

— Zion Lion ???????????????????????????????? (@ene100) October 18, 2019

After the #Omagba #Onitsha and #Ozumba tanker incidences, trust Nigerians to start viewing from the spiritual angle.
The real cause will not be traced… And the cycle goes on!

— TheoDeGenius (@TheoSamber) October 18, 2019

We've not recovered from Ochanja inferno in onitsha, omagba has come up. Another tanker spilling contents in Ozumba Mbadiwe. God please help us.

— Ragnar™ (@_thefranklyn) October 18, 2019

Thank God for the proactive fire service in Lagos and their swift response to clean up the spilled petrol products on Ozumba Mbadiwe way.

A big thanks to the Nigerians that reported this issue, y'all have saved lives today.

God bless you all. https://t.co/Iv8K4igKoS

— AJ (@AJTweete) October 18, 2019