A serious road traffic accident has occurred at Otedola Bridge, after a tomato-laden truck lost control and crashed into multiple vehicles, causing extensive damage and gridlock in the area.
Images from the scene show several cars stacked and severely mangled, with at least one SUV crushed onto smaller vehicles after the impact. The truck, which was transporting baskets of tomatoes, reportedly rammed into vehicles caught in traffic on the bridge, triggering a chain collision.
Emergency responders and security personnel were seen at the scene working to manage traffic and assess the situation, while bystanders gathered as recovery efforts began. As of the time of filing this report, the number of casualties has not been officially confirmed, and authorities are yet to release details on possible injuries or fatalities.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the Otedola Bridge axis and use alternative routes, as traffic remains heavily congested due to the incident.
OYOGist observes that accidents involving heavy-duty trucks continue to raise concerns about vehicle maintenance and traffic control on major Lagos corridors.
