A container truck transporting a 40-foot container became trapped beneath the Upper Iweka Flyover along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra State on Saturday, causing significant traffic disruption and attracting widespread public attention.
The incident occurred at the busy Upper Iweka corridor in Onitsha, one of the state’s major transportation hubs. Witnesses said the truck became lodged beneath the bridge after the container reportedly exceeded the height clearance of the flyover.
A video of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media, showed the driver and several bystanders making frantic efforts to free the vehicle while curious residents gathered at the scene.
Although no casualties or injuries were recorded, the incident caused temporary traffic congestion as motorists slowed down to observe the rescue efforts and navigate alternative routes.
As of the time of reporting, relevant authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the cause of the incident. It remains unclear whether the driver misjudged the bridge’s height restrictions or if other factors contributed to the occurrence.
The incident has sparked discussions on road safety and the need for stricter monitoring of oversized vehicles using major highways and urban roads.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and recommend measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
