Four people lost their lives and one other was injured in a fatal road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that eight people were involved in the crash.
According to FRSC spokesperson Afolabi Odunsin, preliminary investigations revealed that the accident resulted from speeding, wrongful overtaking, and driver fatigue. Odunsin said the driver of a Mitsubishi Cabstar, while attempting to overtake at high speed, collided with a moving truck. Fatigue was also cited as a contributing factor.
Of the eight people involved, four male adults died, one male adult sustained injuries, and three others escaped unhurt. The vehicles involved were a blue Mitsubishi Cabstar (registration number FGE 753 XA) and an ash-coloured HOWO truck (registration number T-695 KT).
The injured victim was taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the FOS Mortuary, Ipara. The crashed vehicles have been handed over to the Police Motor Traffic Division, Isara Division, for further investigation.
FRSC Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists to avoid speeding, fatigue, and unsafe overtaking—especially during early-morning trips. He also advised drivers on long journeys to get adequate rest and overtake only when it is safe.
The crash happened during a particularly challenging period for motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which is currently experiencing severe congestion due to ongoing repairs on the Kara Bridge. The Federal Government began a two-week rehabilitation of the bridge on September 8, reducing road space and causing long delays.
Traffic conditions worsened on Tuesday following multiple crashes near the Kara Bridge, including one involving a 40-foot container truck. The resulting gridlock left some motorists trapped for over 14 hours, with congestion stretching beyond Long Bridge to Magboro and into Lagos. Many commuters reported spending several hours on the road or having to walk long distances after being stranded.
By Wednesday morning, traffic was still moving slowly around the Kara Bridge and OPIC turning, with significant backlogs remaining. The extended congestion has led to complaints about increased transport fares, lost work hours, and heightened concerns about road safety along the busy corridor.
Authorities continue to deploy traffic management personnel in an effort to ease the situation. The Federal Government has announced that the Kara Bridge repairs are expected to last until September 22.
