Hundreds of motorists and commuters plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway groaned in frustration on Wednesday as they were stuck in gridlock caused by a trailer accident at the Isheri-Oke end of the expressway.
The accident, which occurred around 5.30am, reportedly happened after the trailer fell into a pothole on the road.
Punch Metro gathered that the accident obstructed free flow of traffic for hours, as many people, who were stranded at bus stops, trekked to their various destinations.
The trailer driver told our correspondent that he lost control of the vehicle when one of his tires burst after entering the pothole.
He said, “The accident happened around 5.45am. I was on my way to deliver cartons of biscuits in Taraba State when I drove into the pothole. My tire burst and I lost control of the vehicle. I thank God that I am alive.” Read more