VIDEO: FIVE INJURED AS TWO BUSES COLLIDE IN LAGOS

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Five people were injured in a collision involving an LT Bus and a T4 Bus at Iyana Era along the Badagry Expressway earlier today.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.

According to the statement, emergency responders, including LASTMA officials and personnel from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), swiftly arrived at the scene to rescue the victims and transport them to nearby hospitals for immediate medical attention.

The statement said, “The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported a significant road traffic accident involving an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus at Iyana-Era, inward Agbara, along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway.

“Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was travelling at an excessive speed toward Agbara when its braking system failed. This mechanical malfunction led to a rear-end collision with an LT commercial bus (BDG 728 YE), which was stationary while loading passengers at the Iyana-Iba bus stop.

“In a commendable demonstration of rapid response, LASTMA officials successfully rescued five severely injured passengers—three males and two females. The injured individuals were promptly transported to Eva-Life Hospital, situated at Pako near Iyana-Era, for immediate medical attention.

“Security operatives from the Ijanikin Police Division provided critical support throughout the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of all involved and maintaining order at the accident site.”

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathies to the injured passengers, wishing them a quick and full recovery.

He also emphasized the need for regular vehicle maintenance, with a particular focus on the braking system.

Bakare-Oki urged all drivers to perform comprehensive safety checks before setting out on any journey, whether within Lagos State or beyond.