Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a multi-vehicle crash involving two fully loaded articulated trucks and a private vehicle at the TREM inward Gbagada section of the expressway.
The agency disclosed the incident in a traffic advisory shared on its official X account on Monday, noting that emergency response teams were immediately deployed to the location to begin recovery operations.
According to LASTMA, the collision occurred when two cargo-laden trucks and a private car were involved in an accident along the busy corridor, disrupting the free flow of traffic.
The agency stated that a tow truck had already been dispatched to remove the affected vehicles from the road and restore normal movement.
“A multiple-vehicle collision involving two articulated trucks laden with cargo and one private car has occurred at TREM inward Gbagada along the Expressway,” LASTMA said.
The traffic management agency further explained that its Rescue and Recovery Unit had also been mobilised to the accident scene to support the evacuation process while directing traffic around the affected area.
Officials are working to ensure that the damaged vehicles are quickly cleared from the roadway in order to minimise disruption to commuters.
“A tow truck has been mobilized to the location, and recovery operations are currently in progress,” the agency added.
LASTMA also assured road users that its personnel were actively managing traffic around the crash site to reduce congestion while recovery efforts continued.
“Additionally, the LASTMA Rescue and Recovery Unit has been deployed to the scene to facilitate prompt vehicle extrication and enforce effective traffic management,” the agency stated.
Motorists travelling through the Gbagada axis have been advised to drive carefully, cooperate with traffic officials, and prepare for possible delays until the operation is completed.
The authority urged commuters to consider alternative routes where possible while emergency responders continue clearing the scene and restoring normal traffic conditions.
