# Motorists stranded as colonial-era Kwara-Oyo link bridge collapses

> The situation deteriorated further on April 30, 2026, when the bridge collapsed after a heavy-duty truck reportedly passed over the ageing structure.

- Published: 2026-10-03T00:00:21.051Z
- Updated: 2026-10-07T20:00:38.104Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Anthony Abu, Dave Umahi, Ekiti State Government, Khalid, Kwara State Government, Kwara chapters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, Ministry of Works, Moro Bridge, Oyo State Government, Solihu Alade, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, a circular issued on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Musibau Babatunde

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