Three trucks and a car were involved in an multiple-vehicle accident on Otedola Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving some passengers trapped at the scene.
The crash was disclosed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), with its operatives launching a rescue operation.
“A multiple-vehicle accident involving three trucks and a car has occurred at Otedola, just before the bridge inward Berger.”
According to the agency, the police also collaborated with other first responders to support the rescue operation.
“Our officers have promptly mobilized to the scene to commence necessary interventions, including rescue and evacuation operations. Personnel of the Nigerian Police Force and other relevant first responders are also on ground to support and facilitate the operations.”
LASTMA also assured motorists that efforts were underway to manage the traffic caused by the accident.
“Nonetheless, traffic management efforts are ongoing to mitigate the impact and restore normal vehicular movement.”
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command also confirmed the accident, announcing that five trapped persons had been rescued, with no fatalities recorded.
“Five (5) individuals have so far been successfully rescued, no fatality has been recorded as of this time, while the evacuation of the vehicles involved is ongoing.”
The Command later announced that the traffic had been cleared, while urging commuters to cooperate with traffic management personnel and adhere to the guidance of traffic officers.