An empty tipper truck dangled from the railings of Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday morning, while another truck spilled its contents onto the road, causing traffic concerns.
The incidents occurred inward Mowe, Ogun State, at about 7am, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
A recovery truck arrived to evacuate the stranded vehicles, while police officers from Adigboluja were also at the scene.
LASTMA officials were directing traffic towards Mowe and reported that movement remained smooth at the time of the update.
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In a separate incident, a loaded DAF lorry developed mechanical problems at Shasha Roundabout, inward Akowonjo Roundabout, occupying about 70 per cent of the road.
The agency said a tow truck had been contacted to remove the lorry, while its officers managed traffic around the affected area.
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