By Patrick Idowu
Tragedy struck on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway on Saturday as a devastating accident claimed the lives of no fewer than six people, leaving many others severely injured.
The crash, involving an eighteen-seater commercial bus, plunged the busy highway into chaos, triggering a massive traffic gridlock that stranded commuters for hours.
Eyewitnesses described a harrowing scene as emergency responders raced against time to save trapped passengers and manage the wreckage.
As of press time, rescue operations were still underway, with emergency teams working tirelessly to pull survivors from the mangled vehicle and restore order to the expressway.
Authorities are yet to confirm the exact cause of the accident, but the tragic incident has once again raised urgent concerns over road safety on one of the nation’s busiest highways.
