LASEMA Restores Traffic After Two Truck Incidents in Lagos

On October 7, 2026, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) addressed two truck-related incidents in Lagos. The first incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. at Iyana-Oworo, where LASEMA’s Tiger Team responded to a distress call about an articulated truck obstructing traffic due to a rear tyre burst.

The truck, carrying a 40-foot container with large cylindrical metal tanks, was cleared without any injuries or fatalities. A technician replaced the burst tyre, allowing the truck to be moved off the road.

The second incident took place at 11:30 a.m. at Igando, involving an empty oil tanker that exploded during welding repairs along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. This explosion affected two tricycles, but again, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

A multi-agency response, including LASTMA, LNSC, and the Nigeria Police Force, managed traffic and facilitated the recovery operation. LASEMA's Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, reiterated the agency's commitment to emergency response and urged motorists to ensure vehicle roadworthiness.