Just In: LASTMA Confirms Death in Otedola Bridge Trailer Accident
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of at least one person following a trailer accident at Otedola Bridge, Lagos.
In a statement released on [day/time if available], LASTMA disclosed that the fatal incident occurred when a heavy-duty trailer was involved in an accident along the busy Otedola Bridge axis, a major traffic corridor in the state.
Emergency responders, including LASTMA officials and other first responders, were immediately deployed to the scene to manage traffic, rescue victims, and secure the area. Despite rescue efforts, one casualty was confirmed dead at the scene.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident, while traffic diversion measures were put in place to ease congestion caused by the incident.
LASTMA urged motorists to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations, and avoid reckless driving, especially around high-risk areas such as bridges and expressways.
The Otedola Bridge corridor has witnessed multiple accidents in the past, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and improved road safety measures.
