LAGOS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY EXPLAINS CAUSE OF SNOW/FOAM SUBSTANCE IN ANTHONY
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA has solved the mystery behind the unexplained foam-like substance that appeared in Anthony on Wednesday, July 8.
In a statement signed by the agency's CEO, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, it was revealed that a truck with registration number AAA 235-XW fell and spilled its content (black oil) on the road.
To guard against another mishap, the Lagos State Fire Service "blanketed the entire scene of the accident."
Image of the container that fell. Credit: LASEMA
"The reaction from this blanketing is what has led to the appearance of “snow/foam” in the aforementioned area," the statement said.
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ReadLASEMA's statement below:
The attention of the agency has been drawn to videos circulating concerning some streets in Anthony Village.
Earlier today, there was a vehicular incident involving a lone articulated truck with registration number AAA 235-XW conveying a loaded double 20ft container. It appeared to have lost control while in motion resulting in the obstruction of vehicular movement on the main carriage way.
Blanketing of the entire scene of incident was carried out by the Lagos State Fire service as a result of the content leakage from the container (Black oil) to prevent any secondary incident. The reaction from this blanketing is what has led to the appearance of “snow/foam” in the aforementioned area.
LASEMA officials working at work at the scene of the incident. Credit: LASEMA
A full scale operation comprising LASEPA, LASEMA, LASTMA ,LAGOS FIRE SERVICE and NIGERIA POLICE have retrieved the container and cordoned it off the street. Further Investigation by LASEPA is ongoing to determine the nature of the chemical being transported in the container. Any additional corrective action required will then be carried out.
We regret the inconvenience caused by the operation and are working to prevent secondary damage and to mitigate any further environmental challenges caused by the initial spill and the clean up operation. That being said, we can confirm that no residents are trapped in their homes and plead for all affected persons to exercise patience and due caution.
We will continue to provide updates
Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
DG/CEO LASEMA
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