Tag: ACCIDENT

Two persons died while five others sustained injuries in an accident on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Dec. 26, the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has said.

Mr Adekunle Ajibade, South-West Zonal Commander of TRACE, in a statement issued on Monday in Ota, attributed the accident to brake failure.

Ajibade explained that a truck marked RAN 82 XA, coming from Sango-Ota, heading toward toll-gate area, had brake failure and rammed into stationary vehicles and motorcycles.

“The corpses of the victims have been deposited in the mortuary, while the survivors were taken to Ota General hospital for treatment.” he said.

Ajibade advised truck owners to always ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before putting them on the road. He also advised truck drivers against speeding and reckless driving to prevent unnecessary loss of lives.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two people and 15 others injuried in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus at Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Mrs Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson of FRSC in Ogun confirmed the incident on Thursday in Abeokuta. Okpe noted that the accident occurred at 4:34 p.m. on Thursday.

She explained that the incident was caused by tyre burst which resulted in the loss of control, saying that the bus somersaulted and crashed.

Okpe said that 18 people were in the bus marked LSR 585 YH, involving, nine men, five women, two boys and two girls.

The FRSC spokesperson said that 15 people who got injured comprised of eight men, four women, two boys and one girl while two people died, comprising one man and a woman.

She explained that the injured victims were taken to PATMAG Hospital, Ogere,  while the deceased were deposited at the State General Hospital morgue, Isara.

She noted that the Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin advised motorists to pay more attention to their vehicles, especially during the period of high vehicular movement.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued five injured passengers, who were in a road traffic accident that occurred on Mile 2/Badagry Expressway.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known in a statement signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, on Wednesday, in Lagos.

Bakare-Oki said that the road traffic accident involved an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus at Iyana-Era, inward Agbara, along the Mile 2/Badagry Expressway.

“Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was speeding toward Agbara, when its brake failed.

“This mechanical malfunction led to a rear-end collision with an LT commercial bus (BDG 728 YE), which was stationary while loading passengers at Iyana-Iba bus stop.

“In a commendable demonstration of rapid response, LASTMA officials successfully rescued five severely injured passengers – three males and two females.

“The injured individuals were promptly transported to Eva-Life Hospital, situated at Pako near Iyana-Era, for immediate medical attention,” he said.

The LASTMA boss said that security operatives from the Ijanikin Police Division provided critical support throughout the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of all involved and maintaining order at the accident site.

He conveyed his profound sympathies to the injured passengers and extended his best wishes for their swift and complete recovery.

Bakare-Oki reiterated the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, particularly the braking system, urging all drivers to conduct thorough checks before embarking on journeys within or outside Lagos State.

“For any traffic-related concerns, the public is encouraged to contact LASTMA through its toll-free hotline: 080000527862,” he said.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Saturday that one person died in a motor accident at Jackos filing station, Ola Oki Hospital axis of Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

Mr Williams Manga, the Unit Commander, FRSC, Badagry Command, disclosed in Badagry that two persons were also injured in the crash, reported at 12.38.p.m.

“My personnel responded to distress calls at about 12.41, about four minutes after the call. Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that two vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in multiple collisions.

“The accident involved a commercial truck, registration number AAA 541 YL, with a Bajaj motorcycle, no registration number, and one SUV Lexus car, registration number BDG 428 DW,” he said.

Manga said that the accident involved 10 persons,  comprising eight men and two women.

“An adult male died in the incident and two other injured persons were rushed to nearby Ola Oki Hospital. The corpse of the dead male was released to the relatives who took him away.” he said.

The Unit Commander said that traffic control measures were implemented at the scene to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles along the carriageway. He appealed to motorists to be cautious on the expressway.