BREAKING: TANKER COLLISION AND BRAKE FAILURE AT OJOTA BRIDGE SPARKS FUEL SPILL, GRIDLOCK ACROSS IKORODU ROAD CORRIDORS

May 15, 2026

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By:Tajudeen Aminat

OjotaBridge Incident

A 20 ft loaded container truck reportedly suffered brake failure and mechanical malfunction while reversing at the above location.
During the incident, the vehicle was struck by a Mack 33,000-litre loaded tanker, leading to the spillage of its volatile contents on the bridge.
Consequently, both articulated trucks became interlocked, resulting in a complete blockage of all access roads from Ikorodu Road under Ojota Bridge towards Old Toll Gate.
LASTMA Rescue and Recovery Team has been deployed to the scene for vehicle evacuation and traffic management.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service team have done the needful by spraying chemicals on the spilled volatile contents to prevent any possible fire outbreak.

All vehicular movement from Maryland, New Garage, and Ojota has been redirected to the expressway towards Ketu, with motorists advised to make a U-turn at Mile 12 and reconnect through the service lane by Ketu Market towards Old Toll Gate to continue their journey to their respective destinations.
Another empty 33,000-litre tanker has arrived at the scene, and transloading operations has commenced to facilitate safe and successful recovery operations.

-LASTMA