In the early hours of Monday, a private vehicle plummeted off the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, sparking alarm among commuters and onlookers. Initial reports suggest the car carried four passengers, all of whom suffered injuries of varying severity.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident via a post on X, though it only mentioned the rescue of the driver, who was promptly transported to a nearby hospital. “A car fell from Otedola Bridge in an accident earlier today,” LASTMA stated. “The driver has been rescued and taken to a nearby hospital. Traffic is backed up from Otedola Bridge to Berger inward Secretariat, but our officers are on site, managing the situation effectively. Additional personnel are also present, handling necessary tasks.”

The accident took place near the same location where a gas truck explosion claimed at least six lives just weeks prior, adding to the area’s recent history of roadway incidents.