A major disaster was narrowly averted on Tuesday evening after a fuel-laden tanker overturned and spilled its contents in front of the Nigerian Maritime Resources Development Centre, a facility owned by NIMASA, in the Kirikiri area of Lagos.

The incident, which occurred along the busy Kirikiri axis, triggered swift intervention from emergency responders who quickly cordoned off the area and restricted vehicular movement within a 500-metre radius to prevent a potential explosion.

Officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASTMA, and the Nigeria Police Force arrived promptly to manage the situation. The spilled fuel was safely doused, while the remaining petrol inside the tanker was transloaded into another vehicle to stop further leakage.

At the time of this report, no casualties or property damage had been recorded. However, the scene remained tense as firefighters continued to neutralize the flammable substance and ensure public safety.

Eyewitnesses reported that panic briefly gripped the area, with shop owners hurriedly closing their businesses for fear of an explosion. Despite evacuation efforts, several residents and onlookers were seen lingering nearby to watch the situation unfold.

Three fire trucks were sighted at the location, while security operatives maintained a tight perimeter to keep motorists and pedestrians at a safe distance.

This marks the third tanker-related incident in Lagos within a week. On Monday, a gas tanker accident brought traffic to a standstill around the Chisco axis, inward Victoria Island, while on October 27, 2025, another accident involving a Lexus SUV and a petrol tanker was recorded near Berger Suya, inward Mile 2.

Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere strictly to safety regulations, especially when driving near vehicles transporting flammable materials.