A tragic road accident involving multiple vehicles has claimed the life of a truck motor boy along the Kara Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, once again raising serious concerns over road safety on one of the nation’s busiest highways.
The fatal incident, which occurred during peak traffic hours of today Friday July 24th, 2026, involved an articulated truck and several other vehicles.
According to eyewitness accounts, the truck reportedly lost control, suspected to be due to brake failure, leading to a chain collision that caused significant damage and disruption along the expressway.
The motor boy, who was attached to one of the trucks involved, was said to have died instantly at the scene as emergency responders battled to rescue other victims and clear the wreckage.
Several other persons sustained injuries of varying degrees and were immediately rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Authorities and emergency management agencies responded promptly, working to evacuate victims and restore traffic flow after hours of gridlock that left commuters stranded.
The accident also resulted in severe traffic congestion stretching across major connecting routes.
This unfortunate incident highlights the recurring danger posed by heavy-duty trucks on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, particularly around the Kara Bridge corridor, where multiple accidents involving brake failure and loss of control have been recorded in the past.
Road safety advocates are calling for stricter enforcement of vehicle maintenance regulations, especially for articulated trucks, as well as improved monitoring mechanisms to prevent further loss of lives.
The identity of the deceased motor boy has not yet been officially released, pending notification of his family.
