Monday, November 17, 2025 - The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority yesterday confirmed a fatal crash near Majidun, opposite the MRS Filling Station.
The collision, which occurred in the early hours, involved a
Volkswagen commercial bus with registration number EPE 494 XM and a stationary
tipper truck. An adult female passenger died at the scene, while five female
passengers and one male sustained severe, life-threatening injuries.
According to LASTMA, its operatives swiftly pursued and
apprehended the tipper truck driver, who attempted to flee after the crash. The
commercial bus driver was also arrested. Both men were handed over to the
Ipakodo Police Division for investigation.
Preliminary findings indicated that the bus, chartered to
convey passengers to a programme in Ogijo, suffered sudden brake failure. The
driver, who was reportedly speeding, lost control and rammed into the tipper
truck, which was parked by the roadside for diesel purchase.Adebayo Taofiq,
Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA,
confirmed that the injured victims were taken to Benic Special Hospital, while
the deceased was evacuated to the General Hospital, Ikorodu, for formal
documentation. LASTMA officers also cleared the wreckage to restore traffic
flow towards Ikorodu Garage.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki,
expressed sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved
family. He prayed for strength for the family and a quick recovery for the
injured.
Bakare-Oki urged motorists to exercise caution, vigilance
and discipline, noting that overspeeding reduces a driver’s ability to react to
mechanical faults or sudden hazards and increases the likelihood of
catastrophic accidents. He reaffirmed LASTMA’s commitment to protecting lives
and promoting a safer driving culture in Lagos State.
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