In a frightening turn of events, a gas tanker leaked along Ikorodu Road in Surulere, Lagos, causing panic and traffic gridlock among residents and motorists.

The tanker, carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), reportedly experienced mechanical issues around 9 a.m., resulting in a dangerous gas leak.

Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area.

Firefighters raced to the scene of the gas tanker leak in Surulere, Lagos, working quickly to control the potentially dangerous situation.

Videos of the incident have been circulating on social media, causing concern among residents.

But fear not, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, assured the public that the rescue operation was ongoing and that there was no immediate danger.