Several Dead As vehicle Bursts Into Flames In Lagos.

About six persons died on Sunday (today) following an auto crash around the popular Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

According to eyewitnesses, the dead victims were the bus driver, two children, and three women.

The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the accident.

Lucas Oguntade, the Lagos Deputy Corps Commander (Operations), said rescue efforts were still ongoing.

He explained that while some casualties were recorded, some victims were rescued and have been taken to the hospital for medical attention.

“As we speak, the rescue operation is not yet concluded. There are some deaths, while some are rescued and have been taken to the hospital,” Oguntade told reporters.

On the cause of the crash, he stated that the idea of speeding is from a layman’s perspective

The official, however, explained that the Commission has begun a probe into the incident with a view to avoiding a reoccurrence soon.

“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,” he added