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A devastating multiple-vehicle crash involving five articulated trucks on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at the Kara Bridge (inward Mowe) has claimed the lives of at least eight persons, including a police inspector.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, confirmed the tragic incident on Thursday while speaking to journalists at the accident scene.
“We have a case of multiple accident at the border between Ogun and Lagos State,” Jimoh told journalists. “Five vehicles were involved, all articulated vehicles. Precisely, three people have been rescued from the scene of the accident. As early as 5 a.m., we have been on it, and we have other agencies here assisting us. We have LASTMA, the Road Safety Corps, and other security agencies.”
Preliminary investigations suggest that the accident was triggered by mechanical failure involving one of the heavy-duty vehicles.
“At the beginning, we have a trailer that failed brake, and it is important that everybody in charge of their vehicle ensures proper maintenance,” the Commissioner said.
He also confirmed the death of a member of the police force who was part of the emergency response team.
“It’s very unfortunate that we lost one of our police inspectors that came with our advance team to salvage the situation,” Jimoh said.
CP Jimoh strongly cautioned motorists, especially drivers of articulated vehicles, against reckless behavior, which he identified as a primary factor in fatal road crashes.
“We want road users, especially those driving articulated vehicles, to stop this kind of recklessness. If they are not reckless in their driving habit, we won’t have this kind of accident,” he warned.
As of press time, rescue operations by the Police, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and other agencies were still ongoing.
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