Posted by Samuel on Wed 23rd Oct, 2019 - tori.ng
Multiple accidents have reportedly grounded traffic on the popular Otedola bridge in Lagos state.
The scene of the accident
Accident involving several vehicles have halted traffic flow on Otedola Bridge in Lagos, Punch Metro reports.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, the accidents involve up to “ten vehicles including a containerized truck, a ‘pickup’ and a high capacity bus as well as several cars.”
The accidents affected motorists heading towards Berger. LASTMA advised motorists to use the CMD Road from Secretariat bus stop to connect Berger bus stop pending further updates on the traffic situation on the road.
As of the time of filing this report, LASTMA reports that casualties were still trapped in the ‘pickup.’ However, emergency services were said to be on the ground.