BLACK TUESDAY! Bloody Crash Claims 2 Lives, 6 Injured, See What Caused It
Two individuals lost their lives, and six others sustained injuries in multiple tragic road accidents reported across Lagos and Ogun states. These unfortunate incidents occurred on the Lagos- Ibadan Expressway, the Third Mainland Bridge, and in the Fadeyi area of Lagos, highlighting the ongoing challenges of road safety in the region.
According to a statement by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, one of the deadly accidents involved a J5 Ford bus with the registration number FKJ 724 YC and a Mercedes truck at Ilubirin, heading towards Sura on the Third Mainland Bridge. The collision claimed the life of one person and left four others injured.
Taofiq explained, ” The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed a tragic collision involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge. The accident claimed one life and left a total of five individuals affected.
” LASTMA officials, led by the General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare- Oki, promptly arrived at the scene to spearhead the rescue operations. Sadly, one individual, trapped inside the J5 Ford bus, which was loaded with pepper and other perishable goods, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Preliminary findings indicate that the J5 Ford bus suffered brake failure while traveling at high speed, leading to the collision with the Mercedes truck. ”
In Ogun State, another fatal accident occurred along the Lagos- Ibadan Expressway, resulting in the death of a man identified as Rauf Amzat. The crash involved a Mercedes Benz truck with registration number EPE 224 XA, driven by Tosin Adekunle, and a CNHTC truck with registration number GGE 149 XE. The incident occurred on December 10, 2024, at approximately 5: 30 a. m.
In another alarming incident in Lagos, two adult males narrowly escaped death on Sunday when a 40ft container truck crashed into two vehicles in the Fadeyi area. The articulated truck suffered a mechanical failure when one of its tractor tires detached, leading to the crash.
The vehicles affected in this accident included a Toyota Corolla with registration number KTU 691 JX and a Mazda commercial bus with registration number AAA 271 XI. While there were no fatalities, the scene caused significant damage and disruption.
These recurring accidents underscore the critical need for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations and the proper maintenance of vehicles, particularly commercial ones. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of adhering to safety guidelines to prevent such tragedies.
These incidents serve as a grim reminder of the risks on Nigeria’ s roads and the importance of prioritizing safety measures to protect lives. Efforts by traffic management authorities and the police remain ongoing to address these challenges and enhance road safety across the country.