Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A fatal accident on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed one life and left two others injured in the early hours of Friday, July 24, 2026, causing a massive gridlock that left hundreds of motorists stranded for hours. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed that the first crash occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m. on the outbound carriageway towards Ibadan, involving five articulated trucks and a Toyota Sienna bus. Preliminary investigations attributed the collision to excessive speed and loss of control. Seven adult males were involved in the first crash: one person died, another sustained injuries, and five others escaped unhurt.
The body of the deceased remained trapped beneath one of the heavily loaded trucks, requiring the deployment of heavy-duty recovery equipment before it could be evacuated. While emergency responders were still conducting rescue and recovery operations, a second crash occurred at about 3:15 a.m. on the inbound carriageway towards Lagos. The lone crash involved a Mazda commercial bus and was caused by brake failure. The bus driver sustained serious injuries and was rescued by FRSC personnel before being taken to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre for treatment.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reported that another multiple-vehicle crash involving a Toyota Sienna and two Cabstar trucks was linked to an articulated trailer that had overturned earlier on the bridge. Recovery operations caused heavy traffic stretching from Otedola Bridge and beyond, affecting the Isheri-Olowora axis and Ogunusi Road. Officials temporarily opened one-way traffic from Berger to OPIC Turning to ease congestion. FRSC rescue teams, working alongside LASEMA and other emergency responders, continued efforts to remove damaged vehicles, recover the trapped victim, clear the obstruction, and restore normal traffic flow.
Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Ganiyu Hamzat, expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and appealed to motorists to remain patient, exercise caution, and cooperate with traffic management officials at the scene. He advised motorists travelling from Lagos towards Ibadan to divert through the Ikorodu-Sagamu route, while those heading into Lagos should consider using the Lekki-Epe Expressway or the Ikorodu-Sagamu Expressway as alternative entry routes. The FRSC also urged drivers of articulated vehicles and commercial buses to ensure their vehicles are mechanically roadworthy, with special attention given to braking systems. The Corps cautioned against unnecessary night travel and advised drivers to reduce speed, maintain safe following distances, avoid dangerous overtaking, and take adequate rest to prevent fatigue-related crashes.
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