By Chiazo Ogbolu
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that a loaded Mack 40ft containerised truck fell on Ojuelegba Bridge inward National Stadium, Surulere.
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed the development to the source on Wednesday.
Adebayo said that the container completely blocked the road while descending the bridge and blocked access to other vehicles on the bridge.
“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 Funso Williams Avenue,” he said.
He said that personnel of LASTMA were on ground with equipment and actively coordinating necessary emergency and recovery measures to ensure safe and prompt evacuation of the truck.
“In the interim and pending the conclusion of the evacuation, motorist are notified that the Ojuelegba Bridge inward stadium has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic,” he said.
He gave the assurance that updates would be communicated.
