Residents Scoop Groundnut Oil After 33,000-Litre Tanker Overturns In Lagos

Kehinde Adeleye

A tanker conveying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturned on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Abiola Garden, inward Toll Gate, Lagos, on Wednesday, spilling its contents onto the road and causing heavy traffic congestion.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 2pm, disrupting the movement of motorists along the busy highway as the oil spread across the affected section.

Following the crash, some residents were seen scooping the spilled groundnut oil into containers, while emergency responders worked to manage the situation.

Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigeria Police were among those deployed to the scene to control traffic and coordinate recovery operations.

The affected section of the road was cordoned off to protect road users and provide space for the recovery operation.

No casualties had been reported as of the time of filing this report, although traffic remained heavy around the scene.

Relevant authorities were working together to manage the incident and ensure the overturned tanker was safely recovered.

Motorists were advised to consider alternative routes to avoid delays around the affected area.