A tanker loaded with petroleum product fell on Akute-Alagbole bridge in Ogun state, spilling its content on the road.
The incident, which occurred at about 6.30pm, sent fear down the spines of commuters, as they hurriedly made U-turns to avert any disaster in the event of an explosion.
Eyewitnesses said the incident was caused a brake failure experienced by the tanker driver.
The tanker was heading towards Akute, when it fell.
