A trailer crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has caused severe gridlock, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes, including bush paths, to escape the congestion.

The incident occurred along the busy expressway, with the resulting traffic stretching across the affected section and leaving motorists stranded for hours.

Motorists heading along the route reportedly abandoned the main carriageway and resorted to bush paths and other alternative routes in an attempt to bypass the obstruction.

The crash disrupted the movement of vehicles along the expressway, one of the major routes linking Lagos with Ogun and other parts of the country.

Traffic officials and emergency responders were deployed to the scene to manage the situation and facilitate the removal of the crashed trailer.

The development caused significant delays for commuters and commercial transport operators, with motorists advised to exercise patience and caution while recovery operations continued.

Similar trailer and truck crashes have repeatedly caused major disruptions along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with previous incidents leading to hours-long gridlocks and diversions.