{
  "id": 1020731,
  "title": "VIDEO: Residents scoop fuel after tanker spills contents on Lagos-Ibadan expressway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/video-residents-scoop-fuel-after-tanker-spills-contents-on-lagos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T11:26:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-residents-scoop-fuel-after-tanker-spills-contents-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tanker spilled its contents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road, leading dozens of residents to rush to the scene with containers in hand. The residents scooped up the petroleum product from various sources, including drainage channels, despite the potential dangers of fire or explosion. Emergency responders from the Federal Road Safety Corps, Federal and State Fire Services arrived on the scene to secure the area and manage the risks posed by the spilled fuel. The presence of these officials aimed to prevent further danger as residents continued to gather around the area.",
  "summary": "Watch video of residents scooping fuel after a tanker spilled its contents on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, despite fire risks. Emergency services on scene. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-residents-scoop-fuel-after-tanker-spills-contents-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/",
  "key_points": [
    "Tanker spilled contents on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.",
    "Residents scooped fuel with containers despite dangers.",
    "Emergency responders secured area to manage risks."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "VIDEO: Residents scoop fuel after tanker spills contents on Lagos-Ibadan expressway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/video-residents-scoop-fuel-after-tanker-spills-contents-on-lagos-1022073",
        "published": "2026-08-15T11:34:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigerians scoop fuel as tanker spills content on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/nigerians-scoop-fuel-as-tanker-spills-content-on-lagos-ibadan",
        "published": "2026-08-15T11:42:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}