Heavy traffic on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway after container truck accident
By Jeffrey Agbo
A serious traffic jam has developed along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway after a container-laden truck tipped over at the Cele Bus Stop area, triggering a multi-vehicle accident involving seven other cars.
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to the agency, emergency services are on site attending to the situation, including providing care for any casualties.
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“A multiple accident has occurred at Cele on the Apapa-Oshodi Express, involving a container-laden truck that fell on its side and seven (7) other vehicles. Emergency responders are on the ground and en route, and casualties are being taken care of while our men are on the ground managing the traffic emanating from this,” the statement read.
LASTMA also noted that the accident has caused severe congestion, with the traffic tailback reaching as far as Ijesha and affecting adjoining routes.
“Traffic backlog is at Ijesha and spilling,” the agency added.
