- Otedola Bridge Tragedy: One Dead, Congestion Worsens After Multiple Truck Crashes
- The driver of the sand-laden truck was trapped in the wreckage and sustained fatal injuries
- Otedola Bridge has a history of serious accidents, frequently involving heavy-duty vehicles
At least one driver has been confirmed dead following a multiple articulated vehicle collision on Friday morning at Otedola Bridge, inward Secretariat along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the deceased has not yet been identified.
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The primary crash involved two heavy-duty trailers one carrying sand and the other granite which reportedly collided over a contest for right of way. The driver of the sand-laden truck was trapped in the wreckage and sustained fatal injuries.
Operatives from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Rescue Team extricated him and handed him over to Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), which conveyed him to the General Hospital, Ikeja, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the granite-laden trailer escaped unhurt.
A separate incident occurred approximately 50 metres away, when a trailer carrying flour overturned. While this worsened congestion, no additional fatalities were reported.
Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, described the death as “deeply regrettable and largely preventable.” He attributed the collision to impatience, indiscipline, and a refusal of drivers to yield on the motorway. Giwa extended condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the strength to bear their loss.
Security operatives and emergency responders from LASTMA, LASAMBUS, and the Lagos State Police Command were deployed to manage the scene, extract victims, and maintain public safety. Traffic along the corridor was severely disrupted, with approximately 80 per cent of the carriageway obstructed, prompting diversions for motorists heading into Lagos.
Otedola Bridge has a history of serious accidents, frequently involving heavy-duty vehicles. Past incidents include a December 2025 multi-vehicle collision that killed a family of three, as well as a fatal crash last year involving a truck and an Audi. Authorities have repeatedly cited speeding, brake failures, and truck mishaps as recurring factors along the corridor.
The Lagos State Government reiterated its commitment to road safety, urging all drivers – particularly operators of heavy vehicles – to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further loss of life.
