A tanker truck laden with 13,000 litres of Automatic Gas Oil (diesel) was involved in accident when trying to avert an imminent crash with another articulated truck, veered off the road, crashed before the fence in a building while driving along the carriageway by Lagos Abeokuta toll gate.
The cause of the accident was as a result of reckless driving and break failure.
Only the driver sustained some injuries on his left hand and leg,was taken to hospital from the scene of the incident
In a statement issued by Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
PS LASEMA,it states,”On arrival at the incident scene, a tanker truck laden with 13,000 litres of Automatic Gas Oil (diesel) fell off its sideways while driving along the carriageway.
“Investigation conducted revealed the immediate cause of the accident was due to reckless driving and break failure.
PS LASEMA Further said that ” investigation revealed the accidented truck, while trying to avert an imminent crash with another articulated truck, veered off the road, crashed before the fence in a building.
“The driver, who was alleged to have sustained some injuries on his left hand and leg,was taken to hospital .
“The spilled product is being blanketed by Lagos Fire Service while transloading into another truck ongoing.
“Operations still ongoing at the scene,he added.
