Chaos erupted on Otedola Bridge earlier today as a tomato-laden truck crashed into multiple vehicles, causing heavy traffic and snarling the busy Lagos expressway.
Eyewitnesses reported that the truck lost control while descending the bridge, colliding with several cars in its path. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene to assist the injured and manage the traffic backlog.
No official casualty report has been released yet, but authorities have warned motorists to avoid the area as recovery operations continue.
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The dramatic incident, captured on video by commuters, has since gone viral, highlighting the risks of overloaded trucks on Lagos roads.
Another multi vehicle crash near Otedola Bridge on Lagos Ibadan Expressway. pic.twitter.com/kbHBTL0vLW
— Olóyè Somorin Osifeso (@OloyeSomorin) January 9, 2026