Truck overturns on Otedola Bridge, causing major traffic jam
Commuters experienced severe delays on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a Mack truck overturned on Otedola Bridge. The incident started with a mechanical fault and escalated when the truck flipped during a private recovery attempt, spilling two large containers onto the road. The blockage led to a significant traffic backlog stretching past Kara Bridge. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officials have since cleared the containers and restored normal traffic flow.
What we know
- A Mack truck suffered a battery and mechanical failure on Otedola Bridge, leading to a total road blockage.
- The truck overturned during a private recovery, causing two 20ft containers to fall and block both directions of the expressway.
- The resulting gridlock extended as far as Kara Bridge, severely affecting commuters.
- Lagos State Traffic Management Authority deployed a high-capacity tow truck and a crane, with their Rescue & Recovery Team on site.
- The containers have now been removed, and traffic is moving smoothly again according to the agency.
