- Safiu Kehinde
A loaded flatbed Sinotruck has crashed in a lone accident along the Otedola Bridge in Lagos.
The truck conveying bags of yet-to-be-identified products veered off the road with its content falling off.
Confirming the incident which occurred around 11:45am on Saturday, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, disclosed that the vehicle suffered brake failure, forcing the driver to swerve it off the expressway.
LASTMA, in a post shared on its X handle further confirmed that no casualty was recorded in accident.
The authority said effort is ongoing to remove the vehicle, adding that the incident did not affect traffic flow.
‘A lone road crash of a loaded Sinotruk flatbed truck occurred at Otedola Bridge, by Jubilee Estate Gate, inward Berger/Kara.
‘The truck reportedly suffered brake failure and swerve off to the side of the expressway. No casualty was recorded, and the incident is currently not affecting traffic flow.
‘Safety measures have been put in place, while prompt recovery and removal of the affected vehicle are underway.
‘Our personnel are on scene managing the situation and ensuring the continuous flow of vehicular movement.’ The statement read.
