A container has caused some commotion after falling off a truck onto a road in Lagos state.

An unlatched freight container, yesterday, fell off a truck immediately after Oke Afa Bridge, along Isolo-Ikotun Road in Lagos, TheGuardian reports.

The truck laden with goods in a 4O-feet container, was trying to avoid potholes in the area when it tumbled and fell, causing severe traffic.

Residents said the accident was caused by over-speeding.

No one was injured but were there was a panic among residents, as the truck brought down power cables, thereby disrupting power supply in the area.