Scores of Nigerians reportedly rushed to scoop fuel after a tanker spilled its contents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday. The incident occurred near the [location reported in the source], attracting residents and motorists who gathered around the tanker.

The spill prompted a scramble as people attempted to collect the leaking petroleum product. The incident also raised concerns over the dangers associated with approaching fuel tankers involved in accidents, particularly because spilled petroleum can ignite and cause devastating fires.

The development comes amid repeated incidents of people rushing to collect fuel from damaged or overturned tankers on Nigerian roads. Such actions have previously resulted in fatalities, with authorities regularly warning members of the public to stay away from spilled petroleum products.

Details of any casualties, injuries or official response to Saturday’s incident were not immediately available in the report. Authorities are expected to manage the spill and secure the affected section of the expressway as efforts continue to prevent further danger to road users.