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  • 4 injured in Lagos-Badagry expressway auto crash

    4 injured in Lagos-Badagry expressway auto crash

    Four persons sustained varying degrees of injury on Sunday afternoon when a Mazda  commercial bus collided with a Toyota car on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

    William Manga, the unit commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Command, confirmed the incident in an interview on Monday.

    The accident occurred at about 3.20 p.m.,near Agbo-Malu Bus Stop, Age-Mowo axis of the expressway.

    “Our personnel were alerted about the accident immediately, and we got to the scene at 3.23 p.m., three minutes after they were alerted.

    “The Mazda commercial bus, with registration number ABJ 95 YJ and a Toyota car, with registration number KTU 339 YJ, coming from Badagry, were involved in a head-on collision.

    “18 persons were involved in the accident but four of them sustained varying degrees of injury. The four injured persons have been taken to General Hospital, Badagry, for treatment,” he said.

    The commander stated that the accident was due to dangerous driving by the two drivers. He said that the two vehicles involved in the accident had been removed and taken to the FRSC office in Badagry.

    Manga appealed to passengers to always caution drivers against speeding, while he also urged motorists plying the road to be conscious of their speed on the one-lane expressway.

  • JUST IN: 1 dead, several injured in Lagos multiple accident

    JUST IN: 1 dead, several injured in Lagos multiple accident

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Sunday confirmed the death of an adult male in a multiple accident at the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

    Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, agency’s Permanent Secretary, who confirmed this in a statement, said that several others were also injured in the accident.

    He said the accident happened at Ile-Epo Bust Stop, Oko-Afa, Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

    “The agency in response to distress calls through the 767 and 112 toll-free lines at 09.33hrs, activated its emergency response team from Igando base.

    “Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that several cars were involved in a multiple accident.

    “The accident involved a fully laden truck, registration number FFF 754 XB, a white Toyota, Hummer bus, owned by Cross Country Transport, registration number, MUS 210 YJ, laden to capacity with passengers.

    “Other cars involved were a Volkswagon commercial bus, registration number LSR 166 YE and a Nissan car, registration number unknown,” he said.

    Oke-Osanyintolu said while an adult male died in the incident several other injured persons were rushed to nearby hospitals by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC).

    “Further investigations revealed that the incident occurred as a result of reckless driving on the side of the truck driver who lost control on high speed, resulting in a crash into the three affected vehicles.

    “Safety measures were activated by the agency to safeguard responders during the operation.

    “Traffic control measures were also activated at the scene to ensure vehicular movement along the carriageway.

    “All three affected vehicles have been towed to Morogbo Police Station. The truck has been towed off the incident scene to allow for free flow of traffic along the axis,” he said.

    He added that FRSC officials had deposited the corpse in the morgue before the arrival of the agency’s response team.

  • Ex-Deputy Speaker dies in motor accident

    Ex-Deputy Speaker dies in motor accident

    A former Deputy Speaker of the Kwara House of Assembly, Christopher Tunji-Ayeni, on Thursday died in a fatal road accident.

    Mrs Olayinka Basambo, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Kwara Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the death in a statement on Thursday in llorin.

    She said the FRSC received a call from good samaritans about the accident at about 10:10 a.m on Thursday.

    Basambo said that some FRSC officers got to the scene of the accident about 15 minutes later in Ajase-Ipo, in the Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.

    “This position is about 500 meters away from Igbaja Junction on the Ajase-llorin highway.

    “Two vehicles were involved in the accident. One was a Toyota Hilux (Pick-up) with registration number ARP 545 KY, while the other was a commercial truck, with registration number T-17488LA,” she said.

    The PRO said five persons were involved in the auto crash in which there were three male and two female who sustained injuries.

    “The victims were immediately taken to the nearest hospital in Ajase-Ipo were one person later lost his life during treatment,” she added.

    Basambo said investigation conducted revealed that the accident occurred due to excessive speeding.

    NAN reports that the deceased was a prominent political figure in the state and the 2023 House of Representatives candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    He recently switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in his political career.

    The former Deputy Speaker was also the Akogun of Isapa land in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state, a title which underscored his influence and status within the community.

  • 13 persons confirmed killed in Kaduna-Abuja road accident

    13 persons confirmed killed in Kaduna-Abuja road accident

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, has said 13 persons died in a road crash on Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Friday.

    The Sector Commander, FRSC Kabir Nadabo confirmed the incident in Kaduna.

    Nadabo said: “The road traffic crash occurred near Olam farm on Kaduna-Abuja highway about 3 p.m. when a Toyota Hiace marked GTG 96YA carrying 11 persons collided with a Golf Salon marked RBC 369XE with five passengers.

    He said those who died had been moved to St.Gerards Hospital, while three who survived were immediately conveyed to AP Smart Hospital, Kakuri for further treatment.

    “As we enter the ember season fully, motorists are reminded on the need to adhere to basic safety ethics while travelling, “he said.

    He said it was imperative to also remind motorists that excessive speeding was dangerous. He urged drivers to always maintain the requisite speed limits while on transit.

    “FRSC is committed to ensuring the roads are safe for all users.

    “Corps extends its sincere gratitude to the Kaduna State Government for the continuous support in FRSC activities,” Nadabo said.

  • 5 die, 9 injured in Abakaliki-Enugu highway lone accident

    5 die, 9 injured in Abakaliki-Enugu highway lone accident

    No fewer than five persons were confirmed dead and nine others seriously injured in a lone crash on Abakaliki end of Abakaliki-Enugu expressway.

    Mr Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ebonyi Command disclosed this on Friday in Abakaliki, saying the accident occurred at G-Hostel junction on Thursday night.

    Nnabuife explained that the crash involved a white Hummer bus with registration number LSR 823 YJ.

    According to him, the driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into debris at a road maintenance site at G-hostel junction and subsequently caught fire and burnt.

    “The commercial bus was carrying 16 passengers nine of them were injured while five died. The nine injured persons are taking treatment at the Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki adding that they were responding to treatment.

    “The dead were deposited in a morgue in the same hospital after doctors confirmation them dead,” Nnabuife said.

    He urged drivers to avoid reckless driving and always be mindful of bad portions on the road to save lives.

  • Devastating tanker accident leaves 3 dead in Lagos

    Devastating tanker accident leaves 3 dead in Lagos

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported a devastating accident involving a fully loaded tanker that experienced brake failure, resulting in the loss of three lives.

    According to LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at Second Rainbow, inward Mile 2 along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.

    A statement signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, revealed that the tanker collided with two Volkswagen Commercial buses and a Honda car (KTU 223 GH).

    “The victims, passengers in one of the Volkswagen buses, succumbed to their injuries at the scene. LASTMA officers swiftly responded to the emergency, securing the area and handing over two of the deceased to Festac Police Station security personnel.

    “One victim’s family was present and took custody of their loved one. Emergency responders, including Lagos State Fire Services and Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), were also at the scene.”

    Bakare-Oki extended his sympathies to the bereaved families, emphasising the importance of road safety.

    “We are deeply saddened by this loss. Tanker drivers must adhere to speed limits and prioritise safety, especially when carrying hazardous materials. Speed and safety must never be compromised on our roads”.

  • Wheelbarrow pusher killed in Lagos auto crash

    Wheelbarrow pusher killed in Lagos auto crash

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a wheelbarrow pusher lost his life in an accident that occurred along Union Road by Cement bus stop, Dopemu.

    Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

    “The accident was caused by a commercial LT bus with registration number EPE 474 YJ, which lost control due to excessive speeding and collided with a construction crane positioned at the roadside.

    “LASTMA officers were swiftly on the scene, coordinating emergency efforts and securing the area.

    “The impact of the crash led to the immediate fatality of a roadside wheelbarrow pusher,” he said.

    Adebayo said the body was later handed over to security men from Afonja Police Station along with the deceased the severely damaged LT bus was also transferred to the police for further examination.

    Adebayo said the body was later handed over to security men from Afonja Police Station.

    He added that the severely damaged LT bus was transferred to the police for further examination.

    “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the deceased.

    “LASTMA urge motorists to always prioritise safety by adhering to speed limits and maintaining control of their vehicles to avoid preventable tragedies,” he said.

  • Blood-sucking demons not cause of accidents in ember months – FRSC

    Blood-sucking demons not cause of accidents in ember months – FRSC

    The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Gombe State Command has said witches and wizards are not responsible for road traffic crashes during the ember months, but recklessness of road users.

    Mr Samson Kaura, the Sector Commander, Gombe State Command of FRSC stated this in Gombe on Thursday while briefing journalists on efforts to ensure safety during the 2024 Ember Months.

    Kaura said that the widely-held belief by some Nigerians that evil spirits were responsible for road crashes during Ember Months was totally false and misleading.

    He said that contrary to that belief that road crashes were a manipulation of witches, major causes of most auto crashes were over speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and drugs, bad tyres and poor state of cars.

    According to him, motorists often hide under such falsehoods to avoid being blamed for crashes.

    He said that the last four months of the year was marked with increased road traffics in view of the fact that farmers were harvesting and transporting their goods.

    He stated that others have wedding and other social events planned for the periods which result in high volume of traffic and “any recklessness in this regard will lead to increased crashes too.

    “So this is to disabuse our minds from the beliefs that witches are the ones causing increased crashes during this period of the year.

    “There is no scientific proof that crashes are caused by witches as crashes are caused by human, mechanical and environmental factors,” he said.

    Kaura advised motorists in the state to always stick to traffic rules and obey all road signs while avoiding the temptation of hurrying while using roads in the state.

    He said that the command would strengthen enforcement and visibility across the state towards ensuring safety as well as quick response in cases of crashes to reduce fatalities.

  • One dead, 8 injured on Third Mainland Bridge accident

    One dead, 8 injured on Third Mainland Bridge accident

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says one person died and eight  were rescued in an accident that occurred on Third Mainland Bridge on Monday.

    Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, made  this known in a statement in Lagos.

    “A tragic and fatal head-on collision involving two Mazda commercial buses (LND 624 YE / EKY 804 YH) occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, en route to Iyana-Oworonsoki, resulting in one fatality and leaving eight others grievously injured.

    “The harrowing incident, which unfolded as both buses recklessly engaged in a high-speed chase from Adeniji Adele, serves as a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences of irresponsible driving practices.

    “Swift intervention by LASTMA officials facilitated rescue of eight passengers, all of whom suffered severe fractures.

    “The injured were immediately transported to Gbagada General Hospital for urgent medical care, courtesy of the Lagos State Ambulance Services,” he said.

    Adebayo said that police personnel from Bariga and Alonge police stations provided  security support during the rescue operation and ensured order.

    “LASTMA reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety, and implores all motorists to strictly observe speed regulations and exercise caution while driving.

    “The agency extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wishes the injured swift and full recovery,” he said.

    Adebayo added that another accident occurred earlier today and involved a Honda CRV (AKD 743 HV), which overturned on the Third Mainland Bridge near the University of Lagos waterfront.

    He said that the vehicle was heading toward Iyana-Oworonsoki.

    He attributed the accident to excessive speeding but said that there  was no casualty.

    “LASTMA personnel acted swiftly to clear the wreckage, preventing  further obstruction to free flow of traffic on the bridge,” he said.

  • Accident: FRSC rescues 6, recovers 2 bodies in Edo

    Accident: FRSC rescues 6, recovers 2 bodies in Edo

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo says it has so far rescued six and recovered two bodies in an effort to recover more passengers and a bus that plunged into the Ovia River.

    Mr Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander, FRSC, told NAN on Friday in Benin that divers had been contacted to recover the passengers trapped in the river.

    He said FRSC began the rescue mission on Thursday evening when the accident happened.

    “Six people were rescued alive, while one was recovered dead yesterday. Another body was recovered dead today.

    “Unfortunately, the chances of survival of the remaining passengers in the river are slim, given that the accident occurred Thursday evening,

    “We have engaged divers to help recover the bodies, but negotiations are ongoing. ‘The divers are asking for N2 million to carry out the recovery,” he said.

    He said the accident occurred about 4:20p.m on Thursday when a bus traveling from Lagos to Port Harcourt veered off the highway and plunged into the river.

    He said “according to passengers who survived the crash, the driver lost control of the bus after experiencing brake failure.

    “In a desperate attempt to avoid colliding with vehicles in front, the driver veered into the opposite lane, leaving the Ore-Benin-Lagos route and crossing over to the Benin-Ore road.

    “Due to the speed of the vehicle, the driver was unable to regain control, causing the bus to hit a pavement and plunged into the river.”