Six Killed, Nine Injured in Fatal Crash on Lekki–Epe Expressway

 Tragedy struck on Tuesday, September 2, when six people lost their lives in a fatal road accident at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, stating that it involved a blue Volvo FL6 truck loaded with wooden planks and a white commercial bus with registration number AKD 336 YD.

According to LASTMA, the casualties included two men, three women, and a child. Nine others—three men and six women—sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rescued by officials of LASTMA, with assistance from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps.

The survivors were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Epe, and Hammond Hospital for treatment, while the remains of the deceased were deposited at the FMC morgue.

Preliminary findings indicate that excessive speeding and reckless driving were the major causes of the crash.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commiserated with the families of the victims and urged motorists to exercise caution. He particularly warned against overspeeding during the Ember Months when traffic volume and accident risks are typically higher.