Four-vehicle crash causes gridlock on Apapa-Oshodi expressway

On Tuesday, a four-vehicle crash occurred on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State, causing heavy traffic and concern among motorists. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that the collision took place at Cele Express, moving inward towards Mile 2. Vehicles involved in the accident included a Hilux van, a container-laden heavy-duty truck, a patrol van, and a Toyota car.

Preliminary investigations attribute the crash to a suspected mechanical failure, specifically a possible brake malfunction. LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq stated that an unspecified number of victims were taken to the hospital as a result of the accident. The agency has deployed personnel to guide motorists and redirect traffic through alternative routes to prevent further incidents.

LASTMA advised drivers to exercise caution on the road, and the agency's General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and urged motorists to drive carefully and obey traffic regulations. This accident comes days after another tragic incident, where a truck and a commercial bus collided on Alaro City Bridge in Epe, resulting in four fatalities and 13 people critically injured.

LASTMA worked with the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Epe Police Division to evacuate the deceased and provide security during the rescue and emergency operations.