Four persons died instantly in a fatal multiple road accident which occured on Tuesday morning at SOCA bus stop area on Lagos – Ibadan expressway.
Many other commuters were also seriously injured in the accident.
The crash, involved four trailers, four Micra cars, and one Toyota Camry.
It happened when a trailer attempting to parked out of an abandoned filling station was hit by another trailer coming from behind.
The impact triggered a pile-up, as three additional trailers following closely collided in quick succession.
Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the trailers ploughed into several vehicles, including four Micra taxis and a Toyota Camry.
One of the Micra cars was completely crushed, killing the driver and three other occupants instantly.
Among the victims were a couple, who had boarded the ill-fated Micra just a bus stop away at Sanyo.
The wife died on the spot, while the husband, seated in the front seat, survived with minor injuries.
Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) responded promptly, evacuated the deceased and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
It was reported that several accidents had occurred at the same spot this year.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
