A 40-foot container-laden truck reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into demarcation blocks and other vehicles at the exit of Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Agency disclosed the incident in a post on its X handle on Tuesday, urging motorists to remain patient while efforts were underway to remove the obstruction.
According to the agency, the crash resulted in a traffic backlog stretching as far as New Garage, while recovery and evacuation operations had commenced.
The post read, “A 40ft container laden truck reportedly had a brake failure and rammed into the demarcation blocks and other vehicles at the exit of Kara Bridge.”
It added, “Recovery and evacuation efforts have commenced as backlog extends to New Garage.”
LASTMA also reported another crash on Kara Bridge inward Mowe, involving a loaded trailer and a Sports Utility Vehicle.
It said, “Another road crash was recorded on Kara Bridge inward Mowe where a loaded trailer reportedly collided with an SUV.”
The agency added that its officers, alongside police personnel, had been deployed to the area to manage the situation and assist with clearing the affected vehicles.
“Officers and police personnel are on the ground doing the needful,” the agency said.
LASTMA appealed to motorists to remain patient as efforts continued to restore normal traffic flow along the route.
“We implore motorists to be patient as all hands are on deck to ensure all impediments are cleared off the road,” it said.