There was a complete blockage of the Ota-Idiroko Road due to a series of accidents on the Iju River Bridge on Saturday.

This was disclosed by the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in a statement.

The incident, involving a truck, two tricycles, and a car, left the road completely impassable. Also, the car was reported to have plunged into the river, with the safety of its occupants currently unknown.

FRSC officials and other security agencies are currently on the scene, working to manage the situation.

The spokesperson for the Ogun FRSC Sector Command, Florence Okpe, said, “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.

“Otta – Idiroko route is completely blocked, operatives are on the ground managing the situation.”