Kara Bridge accident causes gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

An accident involving a container-laden truck on the Kara Bridge end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway disrupted vehicular movement on Good Friday, causing gridlock.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the accident, which occurred around 7:40 a.m., led to multiple collisions involving several vehicles, while the traffic jam stretched beyond the Otedola Bridge area.

In a statement, LASTMA confirmed that recovery operations had commenced, and two lanes had been reopened to ease the congestion.

“Some of the vehicles affected have been successfully recovered from the road. Two lanes are now opened for vehicular movement inward OPIC,” the agency said.

“LASTMA personnel and other emergency responders have swung into action to rescue victims and clear the affected vehicles,” the statement added.

The traffic authority appealed to road users for patience and cooperation as operatives worked to fully restore normal flow along the busy corridor.

“The incident has dragged traffic backwards to Otedola Bridge. Patience is required from road users,” LASTMA said.