Traffic was disrupted on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday after a container-laden truck reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into road barriers and other vehicles near the exit of Kara Bridge.
The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority in a statement shared on its X handle.
According to LASTMA, the 40-foot container truck lost control after its brakes reportedly failed, causing it to ram into the demarcation blocks and other vehicles.
The agency stated, “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.”
LASTMA said the crash resulted in a traffic backlog extending towards New Garage, while recovery and evacuation operations had commenced.
It added, “Recovery and evacuation efforts have commenced as backlog extends to New Garage.”
Another crash was also reported on Kara Bridge in the direction of Mowe, where a loaded trailer allegedly collided with a Sport Utility Vehicle.
LASTMA said, “Another road crash was recorded on Kara Bridge inward Mowe where a loaded trailer reportedly collided with an SUV.”
The traffic management agency said its officers, alongside personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, had been deployed to the affected areas to manage traffic and assist with clearing the vehicles involved in the crashes.
“Officers and police personnel are on the ground doing the needful,” the agency stated.
LASTMA appealed to motorists using the route to remain patient while emergency and recovery teams worked to remove the obstructions and restore normal traffic flow.
The agency said, “We implore motorists to be patient as all hands are on deck to ensure all impediments are cleared off the road.”
