A multiple vehicle crash has led to the death of at least two people and left several others injured at Kara Bridge inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Saturday.
According to a statement by the Lagos State Traffic
Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident, which happened around 3:15 p.m,
involved a loaded long truck that fell on its side, colliding with a Toyota
Corolla, a Toyota RAV4 SUV bearing plate LSR-618-HS (Lagos), and two loaded
interstate Mazda buses with plates APP-835-XY (Lagos) and JJJ-538-YE (Lagos).
LASTMA said its officers, codenamed PAPA OSCAR, were on
ground to manage the incident, while tow vehicles were contacted to evacuate
the wrecked vehicles and clear the roadway.
The agency said injured victims have been rushed to nearby
hospitals for treatment, and recovery operations remain ongoing.
“Multiple vehicle crash involving a truck that fell on its
side, a Corolla, an SUV (RAV4), and two loaded interstate Mazda buses has been
reported on Kara Bridge inwards Mowe,” the statement reads.
“Two fatalities were recorded, and several people were
injured. All injured persons have been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
“Recovery operations are still in progress. The resulting
traffic backlog has extended back to the Secretariat area and also to River
Valley/Kosoko.”
LASTMA officials have advised motorists to avoid the
Ojodu-Berger axis or expect significant delays.
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