Residents and motorists in the early hours on Saturday, were engulfed in fear over a gas tanker leakage along Ikorodu Road, by Stadium Road, Surulere area of Lagos State.
Reports revealed that the situation has created panic in the area, resulting in traffic gridlock as motorists and residents scamper for safety.
Meanwhile, emergency responders have cordoned off the leaking gas tanker.
Confirming the incident, the Director, Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said the situation was under control as the area had been cordoned off by rescue team.
Meanwhile an eyewitness disclosed that the gas leakage started around 9a.m., when the driver of the tanker carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas experienced a hitch as a result of mechanical fault and the tank started leaking.
Men of the fire service, who raced to douse the tension were seen dampening the area to prevent any possible out break of fire.
At press time, the rescuers were seen trying to evacuate the leaking gas tanker, a video of which has gone viral on social media.
