Tanker Overturns, Spills Groundnut Oil on Lagos-Ibadan Road

On Wednesday, a traffic gridlock disrupted movement on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturned near Abiola Garden, inward Toll Gate, Lagos. The incident took place around 2pm near Ojota Bridge, resulting in a significant spill of the tanker’s contents onto the road.

Following the accident, some residents were observed scooping the spilled oil. Emergency responders, including officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigeria Police, arrived promptly to manage traffic and coordinate recovery operations.

The affected section of the road was cordoned off to ensure public safety while recovery efforts continued. As of the time of reporting, no casualties were recorded, although traffic remained heavy in the area.

Authorities were collaborating to manage the situation effectively, and motorists were advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the resulting gridlock.