10 Killed in Fatal Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
10 Killed in Fatal Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
At least ten people have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic road accident that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The fatal crash took place around the Soka axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a major route that connects southwestern states to Lagos. The early morning accident caused panic among road users and disrupted traffic flow in the area for several hours.
According to a live broadcast aired Tuesday morning on Lagelu 96.7 FM and monitored by PMParrot, the accident involved a total of six vehicles—three Nissan Micra taxi cabs and three articulated trucks. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicles were all heading from the Iwo Road area and were possibly traveling at high speed when the collision occurred.
Preliminary accounts suggest that the articulated vehicles may have lost control or experienced brake failure, resulting in a multi-vehicle collision that claimed multiple lives on the spot. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be officially confirmed.
Emergency responders and concerned citizens rushed to the scene to assist in rescue operations. Several injured victims were reportedly taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were evacuated by emergency services.
Attempts to obtain an official statement from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Oyo State were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report. Authorities are expected to conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future.
This latest tragedy underscores the ongoing dangers on Nigerian highways, particularly along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which is notorious for frequent and often deadly accidents. Road safety advocates have renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, regular vehicle maintenance checks, and improved road infrastructure to enhance commuter safety.
