Truck accident causes major delays on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A truck accident near Kara Bridge caused severe traffic congestion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving many motorists stranded for hours. The incident involved a 40-foot trailer carrying bags of flour, which overturned after hitting the bridge’s side rail. Emergency agencies, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, responded to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow. No fatalities were reported, but the driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.
What happened
- A truck overturned around Kara Bridge, causing a major gridlock for motorists heading from Lagos to Ogun State.
- The congestion lasted until about 12pm, with queues stretching close to the Lagos State Secretariat.
- The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said the accident was due to overloading, and the driver lost control of the vehicle.
- Responding agencies included LASEMA, LASTMA, FRSC, TRACE, and the Nigeria Police Force, who worked together to clear the scene.
- The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, praised the swift intervention and urged haulage operators to follow safety regulations.
