Two Dead, Several Injured In Multiple Crash On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

By :Olufemi Orunsola

The incident has once again raised concerns about safety on the Kara Bridge, which has witnessed several fatal accidents in recent times.

At least two commuters died on Sunday following a multiple-vehicle accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at the Kara Bridge axis, inward Mowe.

The accident occurred when a truck conveying bags of flour reportedly lost control and rammed into several vehicles, including commercial buses, on the busy highway.

 The impact also affected a Toyota Corolla that had been parked on the bridge due to a flat tyre, injuring its driver.

Emergency responders from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) were deployed to the scene to manage traffic and carry out rescue operations for the casualties of the incident that occurred.

Confirming the incident in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, LASTMA(Lagos State Traffic Management Authority's)said the crash involved a truck, a Toyota Corolla, a RAV4 SUV, and two fully loaded interstate buses.

It also stated that those injured were taken to a hospital.

It was also stated that“A 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 inward Mowe. Police officers and our officials are on scene managing the situation,” the agency stated.

The accident caused severe traffic congestion on the expressway, leaving many motorists stranded for hours, the incident occurred on January 18,2026

However, LASTMA later announced that partial recovery of the affected vehicles had been completed, easing traffic flow.

“Our men are on hand to ensure the safety of other motorists and road users while also ensuring smooth traffic flow in collaboration with the men of the FRSC,” the agency added.