Just In: Accident On Eko Bridge In Lagos. Passengers Feared Dead


According to reports filtering in, there has been an accident on Eko bridge in Lagos, with some victims badly wounded and others feared dead.

Reports have it that the ghastly accident involving motorcycles, a bus and a trailer, was allegedly caused by the road users passing one way.

A man was spotted lying lifeless in the middle of the road with other injured victims.

Efforts are being made to evacuate the highway to prevent traffic gridlock.


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