Motorists Stranded As Truck Overturns On Otedola Bridge

A heavy-duty truck on Wednesday overturned on the Otetola Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing heavy traffic on both the inward and outward sections of the expressway.

The Mack truck conveying two 20-foot containers was said to have developed a mechanical fault inward Secretariat.

The traffic congestion extended beyond the Kara Bridge, causing significant delays for motorists and commuters.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the truck developed a battery fault at the location.

It explained that the truck overturned during an attempted private recovery operation, causing the containers to fall onto the roadway and obstruct traffic.

“A Mack truck conveying two 20ft containers developed a battery/mechanical fault on Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat. 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 is already on the ground. LASTMA Rescue and Recovery Team is also on the ground at the scene for vehicle removal and traffic control, with personnel fully on the ground.

“Traffic Backlog has extended beyond the Kara Bridge. Recovery operations ongoing. Further updates will follow as events progress.

Accidents on the Otedola Bridge have become a recurring safety and traffic management issue in Lagos.

The bridge is a strategic corridor along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, linking Lagos with the southwestern and other regions of the country.

Because it connects major transport nodes such as the Secretariat, Berger, and the Ikeja axis, accidents there frequently trigger widespread gridlock across surrounding roads.