Five vehicles were involved in a multiple-vehicle crash on Otedola Bridge, inward Berger, Lagos, on Wednesday, with emergency responders rescuing the affected victims and confirming that no death was recorded.
The accident occurred in the afternoon after a containerised truck reportedly developed a mechanical fault while in motion, leading to a loss of control and a subsequent collision involving other vehicles.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said its LRT Tiger Squad stationed at C3 was alerted through a distress call at about 1:18 p.m. and arrived at the scene approximately 10 minutes later.
The vehicles involved were a truck conveying a generator, a containerised truck with registration number ENU 135ZG, a loaded trailer with an unknown registration number, a white Honda with registration number LSR 870BF and a Lexus with registration number KTU 682HX.
According to preliminary findings, the containerised truck lost control after developing a mechanical fault and crashed into three other vehicles.
Another truck subsequently collided with the vehicles, resulting in a pile-up on the bridge.
LASEMA said it assumed control of the rescue operation and worked alongside the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and the Nigeria Police Force to secure the scene and prevent further collisions.
Paramedics administered first aid to the affected victims at the scene before evacuating them to the Trauma Centre for further medical attention.
The emergency agency confirmed that no fatality was recorded in the incident.
As of the time of LASEMA’s update, recovery operations were still ongoing, with private towing vehicles and a crane deployed to remove the damaged vehicles and ease the resulting traffic congestion.
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, commended the responding agencies for their prompt intervention.
He urged motorists, particularly operators of heavy-duty and articulated vehicles, to carry out regular maintenance, comply with road safety regulations and exercise caution while using major highways.
LASEMA also urged residents to report emergencies through the toll-free 767 or 112 emergency lines.
