A fallen container truck caused a major accident and heavy traffic on Saturday along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway near Cele Bus Stop in Lagos.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed that the accident involved the truck and seven other vehicles. Emergency workers rushed to the scene to help the injured and control traffic.
In a statement shared on its official page, LASTMA said, “A multiple accident has occurred at Cele on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, involving a container-laden truck that fell on its side and seven (7) other vehicles. Emergency responders are on the ground and en route, and casualties are being taken care of while our men are on the ground managing the traffic emanating from this.”
The accident led to serious traffic congestion, stretching as far back as Ijesha and affecting nearby roads.
“Traffic backlog is at Ijesha and spilling,” LASTMA added.
Commuters and drivers in the area were stuck for hours as efforts continued to remove the truck and damaged vehicles from the road.
As of the time of this report, details about the number of injured persons are yet to be confirmed. However, LASTMA has advised drivers to use alternative routes until the road is cleared.
Officials have also warned truck drivers to follow safety rules to prevent such accidents in the future.
