Lagos: Traffic jam as gas tanker overturns in Victoria Island
Traffic along the Chisco axis inward to Victoria Island came to a standstill on Monday following an accident involving an overturned gas tanker, which triggered emergency response operations and a temporary diversion of vehicles in the area.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, confirmed that recovery efforts were immediately initiated in collaboration with other emergency agencies to ensure the safe removal of the tanker and prevent potential hazards.
The incident, which occurred near the Chisco traffic light, caused major delays for motorists heading toward Victoria Island, as emergency responders cordoned off the scene to prevent secondary accidents and manage the flow of traffic.
In an official statement, the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Mr Adebayo Taofiq, said the operation required the temporary closure of the main carriageway to facilitate a “safe, swift, and professional recovery” of the tanker.
“Motorists are strongly advised to exercise patience and cooperate with LASTMA officials and other emergency responders on the ground,” he said.
Taofiq noted that all hands were on deck to conclude the evacuation process as quickly as possible and restore normal vehicular movement.
He assured Lagos residents that the safety of road users remains the top priority of the state government, adding that further updates would be provided once the operation was completed and the road fully reopened to traffic.
