- Overturned Truck Triggers Hours Long Gridlock at Otedola Bridge
- Secondary accident worsened traffic along Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
- Police and LASTMA deployed emergency responders to scene.
An overturned truck at the Otedola Bridge in the early hours of Friday caused severe traffic congestion along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway, leaving thousands of motorists stranded for several hours.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that
Reports indicate that the gridlock stretched from the Otedola Bridge back to the Berger axis, as motorists heading into Lagos sought alternative routes to escape the traffic situation.
Confirming the incident in a Facebook post, the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command said the congestion was worsened by a second accident that occurred shortly after the first crash.
According to the police, a fully loaded truck overturned at the Otedola Bridge, spilling its consignments across the road and blocking almost the entire carriageway.
The post read, “Two serious accidents have occurred at Otedola Bridge, inward Lagos.
“In the first incident, a fully loaded truck overturned, spilling its consignments onto the road and covering about 90 per cent of the carriageway. The second accident occurred directly behind the first crash, compounding traffic disruption in the area.”
The police added that emergency responders had been alerted to the scene to manage the situation and restore traffic flow.
“Emergency responders have been alerted. Motorists are advised to drive with caution around the area,” the statement said.
Also confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, said LASTMA officers had been deployed to the scene.
He stated that agency officials were actively involved in rescue operations and traffic control efforts aimed at easing the congestion caused by the accidents.
As of the time of filing this report, traffic remained heavy along the axis, with many commuters expressing frustration over the prolonged delays.
Images shared online showed long queues of vehicles stretching for several kilometres as traffic officers worked to clear the road and restore normal movement.
