Lagos: Truck overturns on Ojuelegba bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed that a loaded Mack 40ft containerised truck overturned on Ojuelegba Bridge inward National Stadium, Surulere.
LASTMA spokesman Taofiq Adebayo confirmed the development on Wednesday.
Mr Adebayo said the container completely blocked the road as it descended the bridge, preventing other vehicles from accessing it.
“No casualty was recorded. All vehicular movements from Fadeyi, Onipan have been diverted through the service lane at Ojuelegba, to burst out to Barracks to connect Funsho Williams Avenue,” he said.
He said that LASTMA personnel were on the ground with equipment and actively coordinating necessary emergency and recovery measures to ensure a safe and prompt evacuation of the truck.
“In the interim and pending the conclusion of the evacuation, motorists are notified that the Ojuelegba Bridge inward stadium has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic,” he said.
He assured that updates would be communicated.
(NAN)
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