Multiple crashes cause gridlock on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
Hundreds of motorists were left stranded after several vehicles collided on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The incident involved five vehicles and resulted in injuries to at least six people, causing severe traffic congestion. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes, with some travellers abandoning their vehicles and emergency responders working to clear the road. Authorities have urged motorists to drive cautiously and adhere to speed limits to prevent future accidents.
What happened
- Multiple vehicle crashes occurred along the Lagos–Ogun State axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, involving five vehicles and 11 occupants.
- At least six people sustained injuries, but no fatalities were reported, according to Oluwadamilola Jayeola of the Federal Road Safety Corps.
- The crash was attributed to loss of control due to speeding, causing heavy gridlock and forcing some travellers to continue their journeys on foot.
- Emergency responders, including the FRSC and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, worked to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow.
- Authorities have called for stricter enforcement of speed limits and regular patrols to reduce frequent accidents on the expressway.
