………..As LASTMA calls for strict adherence to speed regulations.
Emmanuel lkpeama.
An auto crash involving two vehicles has occurred on Tuesday 27,May 2025,around Iyana-Oworo, by Olopomeji inward Car Wash.
The incident, which left a woman and a young girl severely injured, underscores the growing concerns about reckless driving and the blatant disregard for traffic safety regulations.
According to preliminary investigations, the crash was precipitated by a white commercial Toyota Hiace bus, with registration number LSR 701 EF, which was not only overloaded but also travelling at an excessive speed.
In a release signed by the Director Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Taofiq Adebayo stated that the vehicle reportedly suffered sudden brake failure and rammed violently into a private car ahead of it,stating that the impact of the collision resulted in extensive damage to the commercial Hiace bus and left 2 passengers in a serious distress.
Investigator news reports that LASTMA officials promptly arrived at the scene to administer emergency assistance to a woman, whose legs were fractured, and a young lady with multiple serious injuries and they were swiftly evacuated and handed over to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), who transported them to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment.
Security reinforcement was promptly provided by officers from the Alonge Police Division, who ensured crowd control and safety of the crash site while LASTMA operatives efficiently cleared the wreckage and evacuated all involved vehicles from the road to restore traffic flow.
In his reaction to the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, decried the growing trend of over-speeding and disregard for traffic safety protocols among commercial drivers.
He emphasized the importance of complying with the state government’s mandatory speed-limiting devices installed in commercial vehicles, stressing that these measures are designed to curb road carnage and safeguard lives.
“We must collectively recognize that road safety is a shared responsibility. The installation of speed limiters is a deliberate policy to ensure that drivers operate within safe speed thresholds. This tragic incident might have been prevented had such regulations been followed,” Mr. Bakare-Oki stated.
He further extended heartfelt wishes for the swift and full recovery of the injured victims, reiterating LASTMA’s commitment to preserving lives and maintaining order across Lagos roads.
