A diesel-laden tanker on Monday fell, spilling its contents in Jalingo, Taraba state.
It was reported that the crash happened around 12.45pm, along the Hammarwa Way.
The crash has also resulted in heavy gridlock on the road, delaying commuters along Barde, Palace Way and Jalingo main market routes.
Fire fighters are at the scene to prevent fire outbreaks and any form of damage.
One of the emergency workers who spoke with newsmen said they are on ground to clear any wreckage to ease the traffic.
Some tricycle operators, commuters and passengers who spoke with newsmen expressed sadness at the accident which they said delayed them from going about their daily business.
Urofia Akpan, a businessman said “I left my home for an urgent business appointment in the market only to discover that it is not possible to drive through this road because of this crash that has blocked the major road in Jalingo city”.