The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says its operatives early this morning prevented another diesel fire explosion at Obadeyi before Ijaye along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.

A statement released by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, ADEBAYO TAOFIQ confirmed that the tanker fully loaded with diesel products fell around 6:10 am and had its contents spreading on the expressway.

ADEBAYO noted that in order to prevent another imminent fire explosion, LASTMA after arriving at the scene, immediately chased away scoopers and condoned off the entire vicinity.

He confirmed that Policemen from the Meiran Police Division provided security backup at the scene.

LASTMA thereafter announced a traffic diversion at Hamadiya by both Hamadiya Hospital Way likewise those moving against those from the toll gate.

It added that the driver of the tanker ran away immediately after the incident.