Tragedy struck on Tuesday, September 2, as six persons lost their lives in a fatal accident at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the accident, stating that it involved a blue Volvo FL6 truck loaded with wooden planks and a white commercial bus with registration number AKD 336 YD.
According to the agency, the deceased victims include two men, three women, and a child. Nine others — three men and six women — sustained varying degrees of injuries. They were promptly rescued by officials of LASTMA with the support of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps.
The injured were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Epe, and Hammond Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the FMC morgue.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the crash was caused by excessive speeding and reckless driving.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the families of the victims. He also cautioned motorists against speeding, particularly during the “Ember Months,” when traffic volume and road accidents are known to increase.
