Nigeria road accidents leave three dead and cause Lagos gridlock

A commercial truck on the Nnobi‑Agulu‑Awka Road near Adazi‑Ani in Anambra State suffered a mechanical failure, caught fire and crashed, killing three occupants and seriously injuring four others, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps.

In Lagos, a trailer loaded with cartons overturned on Ogunnusi Road inward Berger near Kosoko Junction after a suspension failure, prompting emergency response by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and causing significant traffic disruption and commuter delays.