A tragic accident occurred at Ibeju, Lekki-Epe Expressway, resulting in the loss of six lives, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, saying,
“The deceased comprised two adult males, three adult females and one minor.”
The accident also left nine others injured, who were rescued by LASTMA in collaboration with other emergency agencies.
Bakare-Oki noted that the injured survivors, comprising three males and six females, were immediately conveyed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe, and Hammond Hospital for urgent medical attention, saying, “they were immediately conveyed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe, and Hammond Hospital for urgent medical attention.”
The remains of the deceased were deposited at the FMC morgue, pending formal identification by their bereaved families. Bakare-Oki emphasized that four individuals escaped unhurt from the wreckage of the tragic incident.
The LASTMA boss stated that the victims were promptly attended to by the LASTMA Rescue Unit in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), adding, “Their collaborative efforts ensured rapid evacuation and immediate restoration of order at the scene.”
Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident, which involved a blue Volvo FL6 truck carrying wooden planks and a white commercial bus (AKD 336 YD), was caused by speeding and reckless driving. Bakare-Oki extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and decried the persistent menace of reckless driving on Lagos highways, reiterating LASTMA’s caution that “speed thrills, but ultimately kills.”
He emphasized the importance of patience, discipline, and defensive driving, noting that speeding endangers not only the driver’s life but also the safety of passengers and other unsuspecting road users. Bakare-Oki urged motorists to strictly comply with traffic regulations, avoid distractions, and maintain full concentration behind the wheel, particularly during the “Ember Months.”
