At least two individuals were killed and numerous more were injured in a multiple car collision that occurred on Saturday at Kara Bridge at Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. 

Around 3:15 p.m., a loaded long truck fell on its side and collided with a Toyota Corolla, a Toyota RAV4 SUV with the license plate LSR-618-HS (Lagos), and two loaded interstate Mazda buses with the license plates APP-835-XY (Lagos) and JJJ-538-YE (Lagos), according to a statement from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). 

While tow trucks were sent to remove the damaged cars and clear the road, LASTMA reported that its officers, codenamed PAPA OSCAR, were on the scene to handle the situation.

According to the organization, recovery efforts are still in progress while injured victims have been transported to local hospitals for treatment.

“Multiple vehicle crash involving a truck that fell on its side, a Corolla, an SUV (RAV4), and two loaded interstate Mazda buses has been reported on Kara Bridge inwards Mowe,” the statement reads.

“Two fatalities were recorded, and several people were injured. All injured persons have been rushed to the hospital for treatment.

“Recovery operations are still in progress. The resulting traffic backlog has extended back to the Secretariat area and also to River Valley/Kosoko.”

Drivers are urged by LASTMA officials to avoid the Ojodu-Berger axis or risk major delays.

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