A photo showing heavy traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Credit: Daniel Ayantoye.

Multiple crashes on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have caused gridlock, leaving motorists stranded.

One person was said to have died and two others injured in the accidents that occurred in the early hours of Friday.

The Federal Road Safety Corps has advised motorists to use alternative routes following the crashes.

The advisory was issued in a statement by the Lagos Sector Public Education Officer, Elizabeth Jayeola.