Tipper, van collision triggers hours-long gridlock in Ore
By Boye Oyeyemi –
A collision involving a tipper truck and a commercial van on the overhead interchange bridge in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday triggered a prolonged traffic gridlock in the town.
The accident, which occurred at about 3:30 pm, brought vehicular movement to a standstill, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded on the busy highway for several hours.
Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the scene was chaotic, as frustrated drivers and passengers struggled to navigate the congestion, which stretched across major parts of the town.
It was gathered that a farmer riding a motorcycle at the time of the crash sustained a broken leg in the incident.
The identity of the injured man had not been confirmed as of press time, but he was said to have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
When our correspondent visited the area, security operatives were already on the ground, directing traffic and working to restore order and ensure the safety of road users.
