Breaking News: Two Die, 10 Injured in Lagos as Speeding Bus Crashes on Ikorodu Road
Two lives were lost and ten others sustained serious injuries in a horrific road accident that occurred earlier today along Ikorodu Road, Lagos, opposite Olabode House, between Anthony and Obanikoro.
Preliminary reports indicate that a red long Tata commercial bus, allegedly speeding from Palmgroove toward Anthony, lost control, broke through the median barrier and rammed into an oncoming Volkswagen commercial bus conveying passengers toward Palmgroove.
An adult female passenger died on the spot, while an eight-month-old baby girl later succumbed to injuries from the crash, throwing the area into mourning.
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) responded swiftly, launching an immediate rescue operation alongside members of the public. Ten victims, including both drivers, were successfully rescued from the wreckage and rushed to hospitals with varying degrees of injuries.
LASTMA also promptly secured the accident scene, evacuated the wrecked vehicles and restored traffic flow on the busy Ikorodu Road, preventing further accidents and prolonged gridlock.
The Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) transported the injured to nearby medical facilities, while the remains of the deceased were evacuated by environmental health officials. Police officers from Ilupeju Division provided security during the operation.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and warned motorists, especially commercial drivers, against speeding and neglecting vehicle maintenance.
He stressed that reckless driving remains a major cause of fatal crashes on Lagos roads.
LASTMA reaffirmed its commitment to saving lives through rapid emergency response and effective traffic management.