A tragic road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of three family members, a father, mother and their young child while leaving at least two others seriously injured.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the crash occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, near the Secretariat heading inward the Otedola Bridge.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the collision involved multiple vehicles — including an Audi, a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Corolla. The incident was triggered when a heavily loaded truck, reportedly travelling at excessive speed, rammed into one of the vehicles from the rear. The impact caused the struck car to lose control and collide with two other moving vehicles, leading to a fatal chain-reaction collision.
The truck driver allegedly fled the scene immediately after the crash, leaving the victims behind.
Emergency responders including LASTMA, the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), police, SEHMU and other relevant agencies arrived at the scene swiftly. The injured were rushed to hospital, while the deceased were recovered and handed over to the appropriate authorities for evacuation.
Motorists have been urged to exercise caution along the expressway, especially around the Otedola Bridge corridor, and to avoid reckless driving and excessive speed.