{
  "id": 16725415,
  "title": "Tipper dangles off Kara Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/tipper-dangles-off-kara-bridge-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T08:14:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tipper-dangles-off-kara-bridge-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two separate incidents occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Mowe, Ogun State on Tuesday morning. An empty tipper truck was found hanging on the railings of Kara Bridge, while a flatbed truck spilled its contents onto the road. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported these incidents at around 7am.\n\nAccording to LASTMA, a tow truck arrived at the scene to assist in evacuating the vehicles, and police officers from Adigboluja were also present at the Kara Bridge location. The agency stated that traffic movement towards Mowe was being managed by their officers, and traffic flow remained smooth at the time of the report.\n\nIn a separate incident, LASTMA reported a broken-down, loaded DAF lorry with mechanical faults occupying about 70% of the road at Shasha Roundabout, where it intersected with Akowonjo Roundabout. The agency said a tow truck had been contacted to evacuate the lorry, and officers were actively managing the traffic situation.",
  "summary": "An empty tipper truck was left dangling on the railings of Kara Bridge on Tuesday, causing traffic management inward Mowe on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read More: https://punchng.com/tipper-dangles-off-kara-bridge-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/",
  "key_points": [
    "Empty tipper truck found hanging on Kara Bridge railings",
    "Flatbed truck spilled contents onto Lagos-Ibadan Expressway",
    "Traffic managed by LASTMA officers at Kara Bridge and Shasha Roundabout"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Multiple vehicle breakdowns and accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway highlight the ongoing logistical challenges and safety risks facing commuters traveling through the Mowe corridor.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}