A serious crash involving tankers, articulated trucks, and cars brought traffic to a complete stop at the Ibadan Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Friday night.
Responders from the Oyo State Fire Service reached the scene and worked to control the flames that spread across several vehicles.
They recovered the bodies of those who lost their lives and handed eight injured people over to FRSC teams for hospital care.
Commuters faced long delays as crews cleared the wreckage.
This stretch of road sees heavy traffic between major cities, and incidents like this often tie back to challenges with heavy vehicles in the flow.
Authorities continue to examine what led to the pile-up as travel slowly returns to normal.
