The Digest:
A fully-loaded truck overturned on the Otedola Bridge in Lagos in the early hours of Friday, January 23, 2026, causing severe traffic congestion along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The truck spilled its contents, blocking approximately 90% of the inbound carriageway toward Lagos. The Lagos State Police Command's Rapid Response Squad confirmed that a secondary accident occurred directly behind the initial crash, compounding the traffic disruption. The resulting gridlock extended back to the Berger area, forcing inbound motorists to seek alternative routes. Emergency responders have been deployed to the scene.
Key Points:
- The incident has caused significant disruption to one of Nigeria's busiest and most critical economic arteries during peak hours.
- It highlights the persistent vulnerability of key transport infrastructure to accidents involving heavy vehicles.
- The resulting gridlock imposes heavy economic and productivity costs on commuters and businesses reliant on the route.
- It underscores the ongoing challenges of traffic management and emergency response on congested urban highways.
- The secondary accident demonstrates how a single incident can quickly cascade, worsening an already critical situation.
Commuters should expect prolonged delays and are strongly advised to use alternative routes while emergency crews work to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow.
Sources: Channels Television
