At least six people, including a police officer, have lost their lives in a tragic accident that occurred on Wednesday night along the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
According to reports gathered by Channels Television, the crash involved multiple vehicles, including a fuel tanker and several trucks, which collided on the busy bridge. The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in an inferno that claimed several lives.
Eyewitnesses said one of the victims, believed to be a truck occupant, was burnt beyond recognition following the explosion that ensued after the crash. Emergency response teams, including the police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), were quickly deployed to the scene to contain the fire and clear the wreckage.
Authorities have since urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations, especially along the Kara Bridge corridor, which has become notorious for frequent accidents.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the collision.