Residents Gather To Scoop Engine Oil As Tanker Falls In Ojuelegba (Video)

A tanker transporting engine oil overturned in front of Albati barracks in Ojuelegba, Lagos State.

The tanker spilt its content after it tumbled and locals gathered with containers to scoop fuel.

An X user wh psted abou this, stated: "Fuel tanker fell over on the Ojuelegba-Igbobi Expressway near Ojuelegba, Lagos,  and people are scooping fuel.  Terrible traffic! Extreme danger!! Please take alternative routes.

"I've entered the fastest vehicle back to my Local Government. 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️"
 

Fuel tanker fell over on the Ojuelegba-Igbobi Expressway near Ojuelegba, Lagos, and people are scooping fuel. Terrible traffic! Extreme danger!! Please take alternative routes.

I've entered the fastest vehicle back to my Local Government. 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/G9YTCPuwCI

— Nejeeb Bello Oyarese (@NejeebBello) February 23, 2024

This has led to traffic congestion in the area and commuters have been advised to avoid the area by taking alternative routes.

Many road users have gone on X to complain about the traffic in the area due to the fallen tanker and this is making Ojuelegba trend.

Watch videos from the scene below.

Happening Now: A Tanker conveying engine oil just tumbled at the front of albati barracks, ojuelegba link bridge to fadeyi. pic.twitter.com/Uovb7c94Wq

— A m A z I n G 💙🖤 (@AmazingDarey) February 23, 2024