A truck carrying two 20-foot containers overturned on the Otedola bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Wednesday morning, causing traffic disruption and bedlam.
The incident occurred inward the Lagos secretariat axis
after the Mack truck reportedly developed a battery or mechanical fault.
During an attempt by a private recovery team to move the
vehicle, the truck overturned, causing the containers to fall onto the
expressway.
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority
(LASTMA) were deployed in the scene to manage traffic and coordinate recovery
efforts.
According to traffic officials, a crane has been dispatched
to remove the fallen containers, while a heavy-duty tow truck is already at the
scene.
“During an attempted private recovery, the truck overturned,
causing the containers to fall onto the roadway,” LASTMA said.
“A crane is on the way while a high-capacity tow truck is
already on ground. LASTMA Rescue & Recovery Team also on ground at the
scene for vehicle removal and traffic control, with personnel fully on ground.”
Meanwhile, the accident has resulted in a significant
traffic backlog extending beyond the Kara bridge axis of the expressway.
LASTMA said recovery operations are ongoing and more updates
will be provided as the situation develops.
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