Breaking news along benin lagos express way

BREAKING NEWS

MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT ROCKS BENIN-LAGOS EXPRESSWAY

A devastating multi-vehicle accident has occurred on the Benin-Lagos Expressway, leaving several people injured and multiple vehicles damaged.

According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred around 3:00 pm today, when a truck carrying goods from Lagos to Benin City lost control and veered off the road, causing a chain reaction of collisions involving several other vehicles.

The accident has brought traffic to a standstill, with vehicles backed up for miles in both directions. Emergency responders, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Police Force, are on the scene, working to clear the wreckage and provide assistance to those affected.

INJURIES REPORTED

At least 10 people have been injured in the accident, with several others still trapped in their vehicles. Emergency responders are working to extricate those trapped and provide medical attention to the injured.

CAUSES OF THE ACCIDENT

Preliminary investigations suggest that the truck driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to lose control and veer off the road. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.

TRAVELERS ADVISED TO AVOID THE AREA

Motorists are advised to avoid the Benin-Lagos Expressway until the accident is cleared and traffic flow is restored. Alternative routes are being suggested, including the Benin-Ore Road and the Lagos-Benin Highway.

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This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned to our channel for the latest news and updates on this accident.