At least three people have been confirmed dead, while several others sustained serious injuries in a multiple-vehicle accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The crash occurred on Tuesday near the Secretariat axis, outward Otedola Bridge, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
Confirming the incident in a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, LASTMA said three vehicles were involved in the collision
“Preliminary reports indicate that three vehicles were involved in the crash, which unfortunately resulted in three fatalities and several persons sustaining serious injuries,” the agency said.
It added that emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene to assist victims. “Officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service are on ground providing urgent medical attention to the injured,” LASTMA stated.
Traffic officials of the agency, alongside operatives of the Nigerian Police Force, were also present to manage vehicular movement and ensure public safety in the area.
According to LASTMA, efforts were ongoing to evacuate the affected vehicles and clear the roadway to ease traffic congestion.
Motorists were advised to drive cautiously while approaching the crash location.
