On Monday, traffic jams on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway left motorists and commuters stranded for hours.
After a downpour was recorded in the region, it was learned that traffic in both lanes of the expressway began late on Sunday.
Lagos Slum Dwellers, according to witnesses. The downpour, ongoing construction work, and a number of early-morning accidents at the Magboro end of the road all made the traffic situation worse.
The truck-and-other-vehicle collision that took place was believed to have injured many people.
It was learned that the truck, which was used to transport cows, hit a car from behind and hit other cars, causing multiple collisions.
A Federal Road Safety Corps official who spoke with the PUNCH on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak, said that at least four injured individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
He disclosed to one of our correspondents that "two children, one male and one female adult were involved."
Florence Okpe, the FRSC's spokesperson for the Ogun State sector, could not immediately be reached for comment.
However, traffic congestion in the Lagos-bound lane was caused by the crash.
According to PUNCH, the Lagos-bound lane was jam-packed as of noon from the Long Bridge to the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry in the Magboro region.
At the Berger Bus Stop in Lagos, some commuters were in a hurry and decided to join commercial motorcycles instead of driving.
Sulaimon Jaiyeola, a commuter, lamented the development and added that motorists who were driving against traffic made the situation even worse.
Drivers who drive in traffic should be prosecuted by relevant agencies. Jaiyeola stated, "The government should also make certain that the ongoing construction work on this road is completed without further delay."
A side of the road dealer, Bukola Adewuyi, told PUNCH Metro that since the gridlock out and about began, she had turned to utilizing business bikes more.
"The traffic always scares me. Despite the fact that I take motorcycles whenever I go to Mile 12 to get goods, sometimes motorcycles are affected as well." He added.
John Obayori, a driver, was dissatisfied with the length of time spent stuck in traffic.
