Nigeria: Tanker Crash Spills 33,000 Litres of Groundnut Oil in Lagos, Lastma Warns Against Consumption
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On Wednesday, a tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturned near Abiola Garden on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Lagos, Nigeria. Following the crash, hundreds of local residents and traders gathered at the scene to scoop up the spilled cooking oil.
In response to the incident, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) issued a formal warning to residents, traders, and food vendors, advising them against consuming or selling the recovered oil.
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AllAfrica (ZA) / Daily TrustFocuses on the public rush and crowds scooping the spilled oil.
AllAfrica (ZA) / Premium TimesEmphasizes the official health and safety warning issued by authorities.