Six people have died and several others were injured in a tragic accident involving a commercial bus, a gas truck, and a fuel tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The crash caused massive traffic gridlock, prompting rescue operations as emergency teams rushed to save victims and clear the wreckage.
A tragic accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday has claimed the lives of six individuals and left several others injured. The fatal collision involved a commercial 18-seater bus, a gas truck, and a fuel tanker near the NIPCO Gas Station, directly opposite the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry headquarters, outbound Lagos.
According to eyewitnesses, the crash occurred when a gas truck exiting the station collided with the commercial bus and an oncoming tanker, leading to catastrophic consequences. The force of the impact resulted in immediate fatalities, while many passengers were trapped inside the mangled vehicles.
Emergency response teams, including paramedics, road safety officials, and local security agencies, swiftly mobilized to the scene. They managed to extract a 14-seater bus that had been severely crushed in the wreck. Rescue operations are still ongoing as of the latest reports, with emergency workers attending to the injured and clearing debris to ease the massive traffic gridlock caused by the crash.
The incident has left hundreds of commuters stranded, with vehicles backed up for kilometers as responders work to manage the situation. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise patience and seek alternative routes where possible.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but preliminary findings suggest that reckless driving and unsafe maneuvers around the busy exit point may have contributed to the tragedy.
Officials have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and promised a full inquiry into the crash.
