The recurring accidents on Otedola Bridge in Lagos have raised concerns among some Nigerians on social media who claimed the bridge may be under a spell.

The social media users expressed their concerns following multiple accidents on the bridge on Wednesday morning, the second accident around the area in the last one month.

The accident, which occurred around 8:40 am, halted traffic flow on the highway and affected motorists heading towards Berger as well as those heading into Lagos from Berger from Lagos – Ibadan expressway.

WuzupNigeria reports that the driver of a Toyota Hilux, one of the vehicles involved in the accident, has been confirmed dead, while the other female occupant in the van has been hospitalised.

Recall that in June 2018, in what could be described as the biggest disaster so far recorded along that axis in recent times, many people were burnt to death, while over 50 cars were also burnt in a fuel tanker explosion on the bridge.

Many motorists were thrown into panic again in October 2018, when another diesel-laden tanker fell on the bridge, just four months after the tanker fire which claimed many lives.

In February 2019, a truck conveying a container fell on the bridge causing traffic gridlock on the bridge and other adjoining areas.

In March 2019, tragedy was averted on the bridge when a BRT bus belonging to the Ogun State government went up in flames.

Just last month, another tragedy was averted on Friday 20 September when a fuel-laden tanker fell on the bridge, halting vehicular movement which left many motorists stranded.

Like in the past, the Wednesday morning accident made ‘Otedola Bridge’ a trending topic on Twitter.

The trend caused panic among Nigerians on Twitter who are now asking if the bridge is cursed.

Some claimed that whenever Otedola Bridge trends on Twitter Nigeria, it is always for wrong reasons.

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A Twitter user, Charles Onyemakonor suggested that the bridge should be renamed after popular Nigerian preachers like Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God or Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners Chapel.

“Is this Otedola bridge cursed? I think it was named after Chief Sir Michael Otedola, a former Governor of Lagos State and father to Femi, DJ Cuppy’s grandfather. Can we please rename it Adeboye or Oyedepo bridge? Because at this point, it’s becoming synonymous with deaths!!!” he tweeted.

 

 

See other reactions:

 

Is “Otedola Bridge” under a spell? pic.twitter.com/xPUBiU6vbq

— Dàybor (@Daybor) October 23, 2019

 

Saw Otedola bridge on the trend table, I just knew something bad has happened again.

— Mazi Ibe (@MaziIbe_) October 23, 2019

What exactly is it about Otedola Bridge….

Please where is the statue of three white cap chiefs of Lagos (the three wise men) located?

I’m thinking of something.. pic.twitter.com/qIX1hEw6ip

— Gbemi Dennis™ (@GbemiDennis) October 23, 2019

Bruhhh… I pass Otedola Bridge everyday. I Develop this crazy fear whenever we’re approaching the bridge. I always prefer traffic jam on that bridge than flowing traffic.

— Ayodeji (@datmastermind80) October 23, 2019

Is this Otedola bridge cursed?

I think it was named after Chief Sir Michael Otedola, a former Governor of Lagos State and father to Femi, DJ Cuppy’s grandfather.

Can we please rename it Adeboye or Oyedepo bridge? Because at this point, it’s becoming synonymous with deaths!!!

— Charles Onyemakonor (@ceonigeria_) October 23, 2019

Nobody need to tel LASG that stand by ambulance is needed at Otedola bridge. #otedola bridge

— Onadeko Olufemi (@OlufemiOnadeko) October 23, 2019

Otedola bridge again. The Government needs to regulate movement on that bridge. Create different paths for trailers, car and Brt to pass. The Govt should do something abt transportation in Lagos. This is totally unfair

— Happy Boy ?? ✨ (@Black_angell08) October 23, 2019

Another accident on Otedola Bridge today.

Can Otedola Bridge be renamed?

Just something to stop the spell on that bridge.

— Henry O (@onos_147) October 23, 2019

I don’t think there is any bridge in Lagos that brings good news. Accident on Otedola Bridge again.#InsideLagos

— Oluwatosin (@TosinAdeyemo_) October 23, 2019

Ekiti people would’ve changed that Otedola Bridge to Jesu something bridge a long time ago.

Once it’s Otedola Bridge; people must die ??‍♂️?

— C4PT4IN❕ (@CAPT_Vincentt) October 23, 2019

Otedola bridge trending for the wrong reason again? They better change the name of that bridge. It’s a defamation of our prestigious name. pic.twitter.com/zZcGXyx0Cj

— Otedola Without Money (@Otedola110) October 23, 2019

Since I’ve been on Twitter Otedola bridge has not trended for a good reason. My goodness! pic.twitter.com/zAH0j6Sjh3

— ??BUKOLA OF CANADA?? (@nawtiebukky) October 23, 2019

Seriously that Otedola bridge has to have something else attached.

Deaths !! Tankers !! Accident !! Injuries !! Mehn, I’m scared and tired of this shit ??

Those involved in the Otedola Bridge accident ❤❤?

— ?cαℓℓ ɱε ɱοοrε❁ (@iPromo_Nigeria) October 23, 2019

When ever you see Otedola Bridge trending, just know that an accident has occurred. Why always Otedola Bridge? Rest in peace to those that lost their lives and to the injured may God heal them speedily.? https://t.co/yRUplUBclm

— Collins O✌️ (@OkoroCollins11) October 23, 2019

Every month otedola bridge must trend .its either accident or tanker fell , na wa !!! ,can’t the government do anything about this particular location??#OtedolaBridge #otedola

— Ruth . (@5130f0e04a094dc) October 23, 2019