One person has died and six others were injured in a road crash in Lagos. The accident occurred on Sunday morning in the Majidun area of Ikorodu, involving a commercial bus and a stationary tipper truck The Punch The Whistler Vanguard.
According to LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq, the bus was chartered to convey passengers to a programme in Ogijo, Ogun State. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle suffered a sudden brake failure while travelling at high speed. The driver consequently lost control and collided violently with the stationary truck, which was parked by the roadside near the MRS Filling Station to purchase diesel.
The impact of the collision led to the instant death of an adult female passenger, while five other women and one man sustained severe injuries. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, with the injured victims rushed to a nearby private hospital for treatment. The remains of the deceased were handed over to her family.
LASTMA officials also disclosed that the driver of the tipper truck attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended. Authorities have assured that further investigations will be conducted to determine liability and prevent similar incidents.
Road crashes remain a major concern in Lagos, often linked to speeding, mechanical faults, and poor road discipline. LASTMA has repeatedly urged commercial drivers to ensure proper vehicle maintenance and avoid reckless driving, especially when transporting passengers to events.
