A four-vehicle collision has caused heavy traffic along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the accident occurred on Tuesday at Cele Express, inward Mile 2.
The vehicles involved were a Hilux van, a container-laden truck, a patrol van and a Toyota car.
According to the agency, the crash was suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault, particularly possible brake failure. An unconfirmed number of victims were reportedly rushed to the hospital.
LASTMA said its officials had been deployed to strategic locations along the expressway to control traffic and redirect motorists through alternative routes.
The agency also advised drivers to exercise caution while using the road.
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The accident occurred days after another crash involving a truck and a commercial bus on Alaro City Bridge, inward T-Junction, Epe, claimed four lives and left 13 other passengers critically injured.
LASTMA disclosed that the truck driver also sustained severe injuries, with both legs trapped in the wreckage before they were eventually lost.
The agency urged motorists to obey traffic regulations and drive carefully, particularly when approaching bridges, narrow roads and other locations where limited road space could increase the risk of accidents.
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