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Three killed as vehicle falls from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway bridge

Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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A tragic accident occurred when a vehicle fell from a bridge. Three women lost their lives in this incident. The accident also left 10 people injured.

Details of the accident are sparse, but it is known that a vehicle plunged from a bridge, resulting in fatalities and injuries.

Further information about this incident can be found through the source, which provides more details about the tragic accident that occurred on the expressway.

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Category: safety · Published: September 4, 2026 · Source: The Punch · Reading time: 1 min

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Three killed as vehicle falls from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway bridge

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