{
  "id": 8063470,
  "title": "45,000-litre fuel tanker overturns in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/45-000-litre-fuel-tanker-overturns-in-lagos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T17:04:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/17/45000-litre-fuel-tanker-overturns-in-lagos-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 45,000-litre fuel tanker crashed into a stationary Ford pickup van in Lagos on Thursday, causing a major fuel spill. The accident occurred when the tanker, with registration number T-18212LA, attempted to navigate past the van, which had a mechanical issue along the road. One of the tanker's rear tyres slipped into a pit, leading to the vehicle flipping onto the pickup van. Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) was notified and swiftly activated its emergency response team. LASEMA worked with several other agencies, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LASTMA), Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Nigeria Police Force. To prevent a potential fire outbreak, LASTMA covered the overturned tanker and surrounding area with chemical foam. The affected road was temporarily closed to ensure safety. No injuries were reported, and the tanker's remaining PMS was safely transferred to another tank. The incident highlighted the importance of vehicle maintenance and adherence to traffic regulations, especially for those transporting hazardous materials.",
  "summary": "A 45,000-litre fuel tanker overturned at Isimi Lagos, inward Itokin, Epe, Lagos State, on Thursday, spilling its contents on the road. A statement by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said the incident occurred after the tanker, with registration number T-18212LA, was involved in an accident with a Ford pickup van, registered as KJA-13FJ, […] 45,000-litre fuel tanker overturns…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "45,000-litre petrol tanker overturns in Lagos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/45-000-litre-petrol-tanker-overturns-in-lagos",
        "published": "2026-09-17T16:26:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}