Multiple crashes on Ogun bridge as car plunges into river

The gridlock on the Ota-Idiroko Road in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, caused by multiple crashes involving a truck, two tricycles, and a car on the Iju River Bridge, has prompted a traffic alert from the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

Sadly, one of the vehicles involved, a car, plunged into the river. Operatives from the FRSC and other security agencies are currently at the scene, managing the situation, while a crane for the rescue operation is awaited.

Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Ogun FRSC Sector Command, confirmed these details in a statement provided to journalists.

Okpe said, “A crash had occurred at Iju Bridge along Otta/Idiroko Road. It involves a truck, two tricycles, and a Camry car.

“Otta-Idiroko Road is blocked while the small car is plunged into the river.

“A crane is already mobilised to the scene, while effort is also on to remove the car from the river.

“The Otta-Idiroko route is completely blocked; operatives are on the ground managing the situation.”

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