Lagos Accident Claims One Life, Leaves Two Hospitalized

Owolabi AyobamiseMay 12, 202592

A tragic accident at Iyana Era Bus Stop along the Trade Fair–Agbara expressway in Lagos State has resulted in the death of one person and left two others injured.

The incident, which occurred on Monday, involved a blue commercial Mack truck with registration number AKD 579 XM and a silver Lexus saloon car bearing plate number LSR 545 JN.

Elizabeth Jayeola, the Public Education Officer for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, confirmed the incident in a statement.

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According to Jayeola, five adult males were involved in the crash, with speeding and loss of control identified as the primary causes.

She noted that emergency teams arrived at the scene just four minutes after the accident was reported and worked quickly to rescue the victims.

“Preliminary investigations by FRSC indicate that the crash was caused by speed violation and loss of control, despite the smooth condition of the road. The violent impact of the crash led to the death of one male adult, while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries,” the statement read.

She added, “The emergency response team arrived at the scene within 4 minutes of the report and worked swiftly to manage the situation. Injured victims were immediately referred to Alimosho General Hospital for medical attention.”

To prevent further disruption at the scene, Jayeola said the Lexus vehicle—with the deceased still trapped inside—was towed to the Ijanikin Police Station using an Ayab recovery truck, while the Mack truck was also removed to restore traffic flow.

FRSC Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured victims a quick recovery.

He emphasized the importance of safe driving, saying, “The Corps remains committed to road safety and calls on all motorists to avoid speeding and always maintain full control of their vehicles.”