Gridlock hits Ojodu-Berger as truck falls from Bridge

Road users travelling on the Otedola Bridge along the Ojodu-Berger axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were caught in heavy traffic this morning after a truck loaded with wheat fell on the road.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASMTA), in a statement described the incident as fatal. It however commenced recovery efforts quickly to resolve the situation.

[8:35AM]#LagosIbadanExp#AccidentReport
A fatal accident involving an upturned loaded( wheat ) truck that has taken a lane on Otedola bridge inw Ojodu Berger.
Traffic is a bit slow coupled with the flooded portion on the bridge.
@trafficbutter @TrafficChiefNG @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/yUzVJEWH83

— LASTMA (@followlastma) September 12, 2023

Photos from the accident scene below: