BREAKING: Lagos Residents Scoop Fuel After Tanker Overturns at Tincan Bridge

A fuel tanker carrying petrol (PMS) overturned on Monday morning at the Tincan Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos, causing a dangerous scene as some residents moved in to scoop fuel spilling from the truck.

Video footage shared online shows people gathering under the bridge and collecting the product from the overturned tanker, despite the well-known risks involved.

Tanker-related fires and explosions have become a recurring tragedy in Nigeria, and safety agencies have repeatedly warned members of the public to stay away from spilt fuel because even a small spark can trigger a disaster.

More updates are expected as authorities respond and details of the incident emerge.