The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday, 18th of July, 2024, averted a potential disaster after a truck carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) overturned at the Ojota ramp interchange linking the toll gate.
According to a statement by the LASTMA Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, on Thursday, the truck lost control and fell, spilling its highly flammable content onto the road.
The statement reads:
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with other emergency responders, successfully averted a potentially catastrophic disaster following the fall of a truck carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at the ramp of Ojota interchange linking toll gate today.
“The incident occurred around 2pm when a truck transporting PMS lost control and fell, spilling its highly flammable content onto the road.
“Recognizing the immediate danger posed by the situation, LASTMA officers promptly arrived at the scene to manage traffic and secure the area. Their swift action prevented any ignition sources from coming into contact with the spilled fuel, which could have led to a major explosion.
“Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Fire Service, the LASEMA Response Unit (LRU), Police men from Alapere Police Station and Officials of N.N.P.C quickly joined LASTMA at the site.
“Their coordinated efforts ensured that the spillage was contained and the risk to lives and property was minimized.
“Lastma personnel efficiently diverted traffic from the danger zone preventing congestion and ensuring that no pedestrians were exposed to the hazardous spill.
“The area was immediately cordoned off to prevent any unauthorized access.
“The area was immediately cordoned off to prevent any unauthorized access.
“The Lagos State Fire Service and other emergency responders teams deployed specialized equipment to contain the spill.
“The head of the fallen truck was safely uprighted and towed away and the road was thoroughly cleaned to eliminate any residual risks.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>
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