One K!lled as Multiple-Vehicle Cr∆sh Occurs at Independence Tunnel, Lagos

One Killed as Multiple-Vehicle Crash Occurs at Independence Tunnel, Lagos

One person has been confirmed dead following a multiple-vehicle crash involving a TATA bus and a mini bus at the Independence Tunnel inward Maryland along Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

The fatal accident, which occurred on Tuesday, claimed the life of the mini bus driver, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

LASTMA disclosed the incident in a video shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that emergency response teams were promptly deployed to the scene.

“A multiple road crash involving a TATA bus and a mini bus occurred at Independence Tunnel inward Maryland,” the agency said. “The incident resulted in the death of the mini bus driver.”

The traffic agency confirmed that a tow truck had arrived at the scene to evacuate the affected vehicles, while its Rescue and Recovery Team was actively handling vehicle removal and traffic control to prevent further disruption.

In a related development, LASTMA also revealed that transloading operations were ongoing after drums reportedly fell on the roadway at the Independence Tunnel en route to Ojota.

“The transloading of the drums that fell on the road at the Independence Tunnel en route to Ojota is underway, and our personnel are strategically positioned to ensure that traffic is unhindered,” the statement added.

Motorists were advised to exercise caution while passing through the area as traffic officials continue clearance and safety operations.