JUST IN: EARLY MORNING TRAILER ACCIDENT ON OTEDOLA BRIDGE (VIDEO & PICTURES)

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

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There has been a serious accident on the Otedola bridge heading toward Berger. A fully loaded truck has overturned, blocking one lane on the bridge. Traffic in the area is currently moving at a slow pace due to this incident, exacerbated by a flooded section of the bridge.

Rescue and cleanup operations are in progress to clear the spilled contents and remove the truck from the road. Additionally, the assistance of SEHMU (Special Emergency and Hazardous Materials Unit) will be required to safely remove any hazardous materials resulting from this accident.

According to the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the accident occured when the truck driver was descending the hill from Mobil filling station inward Otedola while trying to avoid collusion with another vehicle.

Oke-Osanyitolu, added that in the process the driver, lost control and crashed into the side of the bridge.

The driver compartment was found hanging down the bridge with some of the product (wheat) all over the road blocking the entire route under the bridge inward Otedola estate.

“A young adult male, one of the occupants of the truck fell off the bridge and lost his life.

“The Agency’s Crane has been dispatched for swift recovery of the impediment,” Oke-Osanyitolu stated.