Multiple Fatalities as Tanker Crash Causes Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

As of Friday, April 18, 2025, a significant traffic disruption occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway due to a multiple-vehicle accident near the Berger area in Lagos State.

Incident Details:

In the early hours of the morning, a trailer transporting a container overturned on the outbound (Ibadan-bound) lane of the expressway. The fallen container landed on several vehicles, leading to a chain of collisions. Subsequently, a Lafarge cement mixer and a car collided while attempting to avoid the initial crash site.

Casualties and Damage:

Multiple fatalities have been confirmed, though the exact number remains unspecified. At least three vehicles were directly impacted by the accident.

Traffic Impact:

The accident caused a complete blockage of the outbound lane, resulting in a traffic gridlock extending from the Berger Bridge to the Old Toll Gate near 7Up. Some motorists resorted to driving against traffic on the inbound lane, exacerbating congestion in both directions. citeturn0search1

Emergency Response:

Emergency responders were present at the scene, but as of the latest reports, the obstruction had not been fully cleared, and traffic flow had not been restored.

Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and exercise caution while driving in the area.