A major traffic gridlock has hit the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after an articulated truck overturned and spilled its contents near the Otedola Bridge, heading toward the Toll gate.
The accident, which occurred around 1 p.m., blocked nearly 80 percent of the roadway, causing a severe backlog of vehicles stretching as far as the Kara axis.
Emergency response teams, including officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), are currently at the scene working to clear the obstruction and ease the flow of traffic.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, urged motorists to remain calm and patient while recovery efforts continue.
“We need maximum cooperation from all road users to ensure the situation is resolved quickly,” he said.
