A tipper truck dangled off Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, while another truck spilled its contents, causing traffic concerns
An empty tipper truck was left hanging on the railings of Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday morning, while another truck spilled its contents onto the road in a separate incident.
The incidents occurred inward Mowe, Ogun State, at about 7am, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
LASTMA disclosed the development in a post on its official X handle, saying its officers were immediately deployed to manage traffic and coordinate the evacuation of the affected vehicles.
“An empty tipper is seen hanging on the railings of the bridge and another flatbed truck spilled its contents on the road,” the agency stated.
A tow truck was subsequently brought to the scene to evacuate the vehicles, while police officers from Adigboluja were also present.
Despite the incidents, LASTMA said traffic movement towards Mowe remained smooth as of the time of its report.
“Officers are on ground managing the traffic movement inward Mowe as traffic is still good at the moment,” the agency added.
The traffic management agency also reported a separate incident involving a broken-down loaded DAF lorry at Shasha Roundabout, inward Akowonjo Roundabout.
According to LASTMA, the lorry developed mechanical faults and was occupying about 70 per cent of the road, creating a potential obstruction for motorists.
“There’s a broken-down loaded DAF lorry with mechanical faults occupying about 70 per cent of the road at Shasha Roundabout, inward Akowonjo Roundabout,” the agency stated.
LASTMA said a tow truck had been contacted to remove the lorry, while its officers remained at the location to manage traffic and prevent further disruption.
“Tow truck has been contacted for evacuation. Officers are on ground managing the traffic situation accordingly,” the agency said.
