Tragedy struck the Oyo State capital on Saturday as a runaway tanker crushes four Micra cars along the busy Iwo Road–Ojoo Expressway in Ibadan. Preliminary reports indicate that at least five individuals are feared dead following the horrific collision that left several others severely injured.
The fatal accident occurred at the popular Aduloju Bus Stop, directly opposite Dominion City. The impact of the crash reduced all four commercial passenger vehicles to twisted metal within seconds.
Officials from the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) arrived at the location shortly after receiving distress calls from local commuters. Preliminary findings suggest that the driver of the heavy-duty articulated vehicle was traveling at high speed before losing control.
Witnesses at the scene suspect that sudden mechanical failure, specifically brake failure, prevented the driver from stopping. Consequently, the heavy truck veered sharply off its lane, hurtling directly into the path of the stationary commercial taxis.
Shock as Tanker Crushes Four Micra Cars During Peak Hours
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic and distressing scene immediately following the crash. Passersby and local traders rushed to the wreckage in a desperate attempt to rescue passengers trapped under the heavy vehicle.
“The truck was moving at a very high speed, and suddenly we heard a loud screeching sound,” one eyewitness recounted. “Before anyone could react, the truck slammed into the line of commercial cars. There was no time for the drivers or passengers to jump out or escape.”
Emergency personnel faced significant challenges during the initial rescue operation due to the severe damage inflicted when the tanker crushes four Micra cars. Local volunteers worked alongside officers to clear twisted debris and pull victims out from the flattened vehicles.
Emergency Responders Mobilize at Crash Site
Following the initial chaos, combined teams from OYRTMA, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Nigeria Police Force established a security perimeter. Officers focused on managing the intense traffic backlog that rapidly built up along the expressway corridor.
Furthermore, towing equipment was brought in to remove the crushed vehicles and neutralize potential diesel spill risks. Emergency medical teams transported survivors to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.
However, official health and security authorities have not yet released a verified casualty count or confirmed the identities of the deceased.
In the wake of the disaster, traffic authorities urged all motorists operating along the Iwo Road–Ojoo axis to drive cautiously. Officials emphasized the need for strict adherence to speed limits, particularly for heavy haulage vehicles operating in high-density urban areas.
