- Otedola Bridge Blocked After Truck Carrying Two Containers Tips Over
- During an attempt by a private recovery team to move the vehicle, the truck toppled, causing the containers to fall onto the expressway
- Motorists advised to exercise patience and consider alternative routes
A truck carrying two 20-foot containers overturned on the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, causing severe traffic congestion.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident occurred on the inward Lagos Secretariat axis after the Mack truck reportedly developed a battery or mechanical fault.
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During an attempt by a private recovery team to move the vehicle, the truck toppled, causing the containers to fall onto the expressway.
The accident created a traffic backlog extending beyond the Kara Bridge axis, leaving many motorists stranded for hours.
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) were deployed to the scene to manage traffic and coordinate recovery operations. A crane has been dispatched to lift the fallen containers, while a high-capacity tow truck and LASTMA’s Rescue & Recovery Team are on site to clear the road.
A LASTMA statement confirmed:
“During an attempted private recovery, the truck overturned, causing the containers to fall onto the roadway. A crane is on the way, while a high-capacity tow truck and our Rescue & Recovery Team are already on the scene to remove the vehicle and manage traffic.”
Motorists are advised to exercise patience and consider alternative routes until the expressway is fully cleared.
