Kara Bridge accident causes fire and gridlock as multiple trucks collide on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving eight casualties, LASTMA confirms.
Kara Bridge accident has thrown the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway into turmoil after a multiple-vehicle collision sparked a major fire and left eight casualties on Thursday morning.
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the crash involved several heavy-duty trucks, including a container-laden trailer, a biscuit-laden truck, and another truck that plunged its carrier into the river after hitting the bridge barrier.
In a statement posted on its official X handle, the agency said the *Kara Bridge accident* caused extensive damage and paralysed traffic along the busy route inward Mowe.
“There’s a report of a multiple road crash where a truck and a container-laden trailer were in flames, another truck spilling its contents (cartons of biscuits) on the road, a container-laden truck ran onto the barrier with its carrier falling off the bridge into the river, thereby blocking the entire road at Kara Bridge inward Mowe,” LASTMA said.
It added that eight casualties were recorded, while recovery and evacuation efforts were underway. Emergency responders, including LASTMA officers, police, and state rescue teams, were deployed to the scene.
The accident triggered a massive traffic backlog stretching from Kara Bridge to Ogunnusi Road, with motorists trapped for hours.
LASTMA urged drivers to remain patient and use alternative routes while clearance operations continued.
“LASTMA personnel, Police officers, and other emergency teams are on ground clearing the contents (biscuits and goods).
A high-capacity tow truck and SEMA ambulance are on site, while a crane is expected to arrive soon to recover all burnt and affected vehicles,” the agency added.
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The Kara Bridge accident highlights ongoing safety concerns on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest transport corridors, often plagued by truck-related crashes and congestion.
Ibrahim Onipede is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
