Two Injured in Lagos Multi-Vehicle Crash at Alapere

On October 9, 2026, a multiple-vehicle crash occurred at Apostolic, inward Alapere, Lagos State, involving two 40-foot containerised trucks and three other vehicles. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that at least two persons sustained varying degrees of injuries from the incident.

A video shared on LASTMA's official X account showed officials from LASTMA, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the police at the scene managing the situation. LASTMA confirmed that the scene was secured to prevent further incidents, and traffic was managed while recovery operations were facilitated.

The agency noted that the incident caused a traffic backlog towards the old Toll Gate, with recovery efforts ongoing. Additionally, another crash was reported on Tuesday at First Gate, inward Mile 2, along the Mile 2-Seme Expressway, involving two trucks, a commercial bus, and nine motorcycles, resulting in at least four injuries.