Six people lost their lives in an auto crash around the popular Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday.
A commercial bus on top speed reportedly lost control, somersaulted and burst into flames instantly.
Eyewitnesses told Channels Television that the dead victims include the bus driver, two children, and three women.
The Lagos Deputy Corps Commander (Operations), Federal Road Service Commission (FRSC), Lucas Oguntade, confirmed the incident.
Oguntade said some people lost their lives while some victims were rescued and taken to the hospital for medical attention.
Oguntade disclosed that an investigation had been launched into the accident, even as he said that preliminary investigations indicated that the accident was caused by over-speeding.
He said:
“From the look of things, we know that the vehicle somersaulted and resulted in this high level of casualties. Meanwhile, the investigation must be concluded before we can now give a holistic appraisal of the incident.”
