‘Two killed’, many trapped in traffic in fresh Otedola Bridge accident

At least two persons were killed in multiple accidents on the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Wednesday morning.

A truck and several cars were involved in the accident, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA),

The accident compounded traffic on the ever-busy expressway and adjoining roads.

Motorists heading towards Berger were affected while the return journey from Berger to Ojota was also slow.

In a series of tweets, LASTMA advised motorists to take alternative routes to their destinations while emergency officials rescued the victims.

The accident scene on #OtedolaBridge inw Berger.

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Please make use of alternative routes for now inward Berger. @TrafficChiefNG @Gidi_Traffic @trafficbutter @lagostelevision @lagostraffic961 pic.twitter.com/awdBKhd0YH

— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 23, 2019

The accident scene on #OtedolaBridge inw Berger.

Please make use of alternative routes for now inward Berger. @TrafficChiefNG @Gidi_Traffic @trafficbutter @lagostelevision @lagostraffic961 pic.twitter.com/awdBKhd0YH

— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 23, 2019

This accident involves a containerized truck, a pickup and a high capacity bus as well as several cars. Casualties still trapped in the pickup. The road is totally blocked for now. Emergency agencies are on ground.@TrafficChiefNG @Gidi_Traffic @trafficbutter @lagostelevision

— LASTMA (@followlastma) October 23, 2019

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There have been different accidents on the bridge, this year alone. Last month, a diesel-laden tanker fell on the bridge, spilling its content.