Physically challenged beggar dies in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
A tragic accident occurred at Car Park C on the outbound Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in the death of a physically challenged beggar. Babatunde Akinbiyi, Head of Media for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, confirmed the incident. The crash involved a container-laden Mack truck, a loaded DAF truck, and a white Toyota bus. Emergency responders are working to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.
What happened
- A Mack truck reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into vehicles turning at Car Park C.
- The truck fatally struck a physically challenged beggar in a wheelchair.
- The crash involved three vehicles: a Mack truck, a DAF truck, and a Toyota bus.
- Traffic on the outbound Lagos route was severely affected, with TRACE, FRSC, and police present at the scene.
- Efforts to remove the vehicles and restore traffic flow are ongoing.
