Kara Bridge Accident
The earlier crash on Kara Bridge involved several trucks, including a fuel tanker, which collided late Wednesday night.
At least six people, including a police inspector, were confirmed dead, while several others sustained injuries.
Eyewitnesses said one of the trucks lost control and rammed into others, sparking a chain collision and fire outbreak.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said eight casualties were recorded, noting that rescue and evacuation efforts were ongoing.A towing van brought in to separate the trucks was also hit during the operation, worsening the situation.
The Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, confirmed that five articulated vehicles were involved, attributing the cause to brake failure.
He said three injured persons were taken to hospital, while those responsible would be prosecuted.
The incident caused massive gridlock, forcing many motorists to drive against traffic as commercial drivers hiked fares between ₦2,000 and ₦2,500 on the Berger–Oshodi route.
