Two persons have died in an accident that occured yesterday Otedola Bridge inward Berger axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
Two other persons were also injured in a separate accident that occured near the UNILAG waterfront,inward Lagos Island on the Third Mainland Bridge
The two accidents happened during the early hours of Monday, December 8,2025.
According to Lagos State Traffick Management Agency( LASTMA’s),
“Preliminary intelligence from the Otedola Bridge incident reveals that an unregistered vehicle, bearing two occupants including the driver was on high speed unlawful when it collided into a moving heavily-laden trailer at approximately 2:30 a.m.
“The sheer violence of the impact proved fatal, culminating in the instantaneous demise of both occupants. In a disturbing twist, the operator of the involved trailer absconded from the scene with the articulated vehicle.
“LASTMA’s round-the-clock (24-Hour) Night-Gang Teams strategically deployed within the Otedola corridor for midnight nocturnal surveillance and preemptive traffic control responded with exemplary alacrity. The deceased victims were respectfully evacuated from the primary carriageway to avert consequential dangers, after which the mangled vehicle was meticulously extricated from the expressway.
“Complementary security reinforcement was provided by officers of the Isheri Police Division, while the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SHEMU) subsequently conducted the formal conveyance of the remains in accordance with established emergency and public-health procedures.
“In a separate, but related incident another grievous crash occurred at about 5:00 a.m. on the Third Mainland Bridge, proximate to the UNILAG waterfront inward Lagos Island.
“The accident, involving an empty tanker and a pure-water distribution van (SMK 67 XH), resulted in severe injuries to two individuals. The victims received prompt first-aid stabilisation from the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) before being transported to a nearby medical facility for further critical treatment.
“Despite the distressing nature of both occurrences, LASTMA officers maintained unwavering vigilance and continued to meticulously regulate traffic along both corridors, ensuring the safety of unsuspecting motorists and preventing additional operational hazards.”
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families and lamented the tragic and wholly preventable loss of life brought about by reckless speeding and brazen disregard for established road safety norms.
He reiterated the Agency’s firm and uncompromising insistence on adherence to government-prescribed speed limits, underscoring that such compliance is indispensable for the preservation of human life and the avoidance of catastrophic avoidable tragedies.
