The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed a multiple-vehicle crash involving several trucks and a container-laden trailer on Kara Bridge, inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
According to a post issued via its official X handle on Thursday, the agency said the accident resulted in a major fire outbreak and severe traffic congestion along the busy highway.
LASTMA said the crash involved a truck and a container-laden trailer that went up in flames, another truck that spilled its load of cartons of biscuits onto the road, and a separate container truck that crashed into the bridge barrier, causing its carrier to fall into the river.
The Agency confirmed that eight casualties were recorded in the incident, while emergency responders were working to recover and evacuate the affected vehicles.
“Eight casualties recorded and effort is on top gear for recovery and evacuation of the vehicles involved”.
LASTMA stated that the crash caused a significant traffic backlog stretching from the Kara Bridge area to Ogunnusi Road on the expressway.
The agency, therefore, advised motorists to exercise patience and use alternative routes.
“LASTMA personnel, Police officers, and other emergency teams are on ground clearing the contents (Biscuits and goods).
“A high-capacity tow truck and SEMA ambulance are on site, while a Crane machine is also expected to arrive soon at the scene to recover all burnt and affected vehicles,” it added.
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