West Africa reports multiple fatal road accidents

Multiple fatal road accidents have been reported across West Africa, primarily in Nigeria and Ghana.

In Ibadan, Nigeria, a diesel tanker carrying 45,000 litres of fuel crashed on the Ojoo–Iwo Road Expressway. The accident, suspected to be caused by brake failure, resulted in at least five deaths and left approximately 10 people rescued. The tanker collided with several vehicles, including Nissan Micra commercial cars.

Other incidents in Nigeria include a collision in Lagos involving a Suzuki commercial bus and a pickup van that left two people dead. In Plateau State, a collision between a commercial bus and a tricycle resulted in the deaths of a father and son.

In Ghana, a crash on the Walewale road involving an articulated cement truck, a Toyota Voxy, and several motorbikes has left at least two people feared dead and several others injured. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the truck or the Voxy lost control.