Four persons have been confirmed dead while four others sustained serious injuries in a road accident along the Lekki–Epe Expressway.
The crash, which involved a truck and a commercial minibus, occurred opposite Beechwood in Shapati, inward Ajah, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
The agency disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq.
He said four passengers lost their lives in the collision, while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
According to the statement, emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the accident to rescue victims and restore traffic flow along the busy corridor.
The injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Traffic officials also worked to clear the wreckage of the vehicles involved to prevent further congestion on the expressway.
Authorities urged motorists to observe traffic regulations and drive cautiously to prevent avoidable accidents on major highways in the state.
