A major accident involving a truck fully loaded with tomatoes caused significant disruption on the busy Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Thursday. The incident, which occurred around midday, was attributed to a sudden brake failure.
Details of the Otedola Bridge Collision
The truck, traveling along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, reportedly lost its braking power as it approached the bridge. Eyewitnesses stated that the vehicle veered off its lane, careening into multiple other cars on the road. The force of the impact caused substantial damage to the affected vehicles, scattering tomatoes and debris across the scene.
Miraculous Escape for Trapped Family
Despite the severity of the collision, no fatalities were recorded, a fact authorities and witnesses described as fortunate. One of the most harrowing accounts involved a family trapped in one of the struck cars. They managed to escape what could have been a fatal outcome, emerging from the wreckage with minor injuries.
Immediate Aftermath and Traffic Implications
The accident, which happened precisely on Thursday, January 8, around noon, led to a major traffic build-up on the critical expressway. Emergency services, including officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), were promptly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation, clear the wreckage, and restore normal traffic flow.
This incident has once again brought the issue of vehicle maintenance, particularly for heavy-duty trucks, and road safety on Lagos's congested corridors into sharp focus. The Otedola Bridge is a known hotspot for traffic congestion, and accidents there often have widespread ripple effects.
