Eyewitnesses said the crash happened when a trailer reportedly lost control while descending the Kugbo hill toward Karu Bridge, ramming into several cars in the process. The impact led to a chain collision involving over 10 vehicles, leaving many of them badly damaged.

The accident caused a major traffic gridlock along the expressway, with commuters heading toward Nyanya, Mararaba, and Karu.

As of the time of filing this report, details regarding casualties or the number of people injured were yet to be officially confirmed.

The Kugbo–Karu Bridge corridor is one of the busiest routes into and out of Federal Capital Territory and has witnessed several accidents in the past, often linked to speeding and heavy-duty trucks navigating the steep descent toward the bridge.

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As gathered, the ill-fated building under construction is sited on Oremeta Street, Ojodu with the already completed sections assigned for commercial purposes.

The Guild learnt that the building caved in on the occupants including staff of the popular EqualRight restaurant in Ojodu Berger on Saturday.

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It is unclear how the accident happened but eyewitnesses say that the explosion occurred when a fuel-laden tanker fell while navigating down the hilly busy expressway.

Eyewitnesses described the blast as devastating, saying that the ensuing fire also gutted another truck behind it, leading to the escalation of the fire.

Victims reportedly burnt beyond recognition were believed to be occupants of the vehicles caught in the inferno.

Some of the victims were attempting to run away from the scene when they were caught by the fire.

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The incident happened on Wednesday due to the failure of one of the airplane landing gears.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m., involving an E-Cargo aircraft carrying six crew members.

The crew members were promptly evacuated and are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.

Meanwhile, emergency responders acted swiftly to secure the crash site, cordoning off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant (MAC) and other relevant agencies.

The incident has led to the temporary closure of the airport’s runway, resulting in significant delays to inbound and outbound flights. Passengers and airlines are advised to expect disruptions until further notice.

Efforts are underway by airport authorities and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to remove the disabled aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage.

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As gathered, the accident that claimed the lives of the three persons occurred after a truck experienced mechanical failure on the bridge.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed that the accident occurred on Friday.

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Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, in a statement said the accident occurred on the road to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The statement said Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo,    aborted his scheduled trip.

“Vice President described Gomina as a diligent, hardworking and serious-minded officer who will be greatly missed by the team. He is survived by his wife, children and relatives.

“May his soul rest in peace.

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