Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash: Seven killed, two injured in three-vehicle collision

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash: Seven killed, two injured in three-vehicle collision

Seven people have been killed and two others injured in a fatal road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.

The accident occurred at about 12:03 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, along the Ibafo-Lagos corridor at Kara, Ibafo, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command.

The crash involved three vehicles: a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter with registration number JJJ920YA.

The FRSC said nine people, all male, were involved in the crash. Seven died from injuries sustained in the accident, while two others were injured.

According to the statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Afolabi Odunsi, the FRSC Ibafo Outpost received information about the crash at about 4:04 a.m. and arrived at the scene five minutes later.

The agency classified the incident as a fatal multiple road traffic crash, identifying speed violation as the probable cause, although it stressed that the finding remains subject to further investigation.

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Preliminary reports on the circumstances surrounding the collision indicated that a speeding truck hit another truck, which subsequently rammed into a stationary truck. However, the FRSC has not presented the sequence as a final finding pending the completion of its investigation.

The deceased victims were evacuated from the scene by the Ogun State Ambulance Service, while the two injured victims were taken to a medical facility for treatment.

The three vehicles involved in the crash were later handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force in Ibafo for further investigation and necessary action.

The latest incident has renewed concerns about road safety on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a major transport corridor used by thousands of motorists and commercial vehicles daily.

The Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists to exercise greater caution and comply with established road-safety rules.

Ogunjobi particularly advised drivers of articulated vehicles to avoid excessive speed, maintain safe following distances and remain vigilant while driving.

He also urged motorists to take extra precautions when driving at night, noting that reduced visibility and fatigue can increase the risk of road crashes.

The FRSC commiserated with the families of the seven people who lost their lives in the accident and wished the two injured victims a speedy recovery.

The agency reiterated the need for motorists to prioritise safety, observe speed limits and adopt defensive driving practices to reduce the frequency of fatal crashes on Nigerian roads.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash: Seven killed, two injured in three-vehicle collision