Four-Vehicle Crash Disrupts Traffic On Lagos Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

A four-vehicle accident has caused heavy traffic on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State.

The crash occurred on Tuesday at Cele Express, inward Mile 2, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

The vehicles involved were a Hilux van, a container-laden truck, a patrol van and a Toyota car.

LASTMA said the accident was suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault, possibly brake failure. The agency added that an unconfirmed number of casualties had been taken to the hospital.

In a statement shared on its X account, the agency said the collision had caused significant traffic disruption along the route.

LASTMA said its officers had been deployed to strategic locations around the scene to manage traffic and redirect motorists to alternative routes.

The agency urged motorists to exercise caution while driving through the affected area to prevent further incidents.

The crash comes days after another accident involving a truck and a commercial bus on Alaro City Bridge, inward T-Junction, Epe, claimed four lives and left 13 people critically injured, according to LASTMA.

The agency advised drivers to obey traffic regulations and take extra care when navigating bridges, narrow roads and other areas with limited space.