A commercial bus driver has lost his life in a fatal multiple-vehicle collision at Cele inward Oshodi, Lagos, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The crash, which occurred along the busy corridor on Monday, involved a commercial mini-bus popularly known as a “Korope” and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck with registration number EPE 554 YC.
According to preliminary findings by security personnel at the scene, the driver of the commercial bus sustained severe injuries from the impact of the collision and died instantly. LASTMA officials, who were on routine traffic monitoring duties in the area, swiftly responded by securing the accident scene, managing traffic, and coordinating emergency operations to prevent further disruption along the route.
Working alongside officers of the Nigeria Police Force from the Cele-Ijesha Division, LASTMA personnel recovered the body of the deceased driver and facilitated its release to family members residing in the area. The agency also evacuated the wreckage and all vehicles involved in the crash to restore normal traffic flow and ensure the safety of other road users. The vehicles have since been handed over to the police for further investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident and establish liability where necessary.
Related Incident at Costain–National Theatre
In a related development, a commercial danfo bus carrying passengers veered off the road and plunged into a canal near the Costain–National Theatre axis of Lagos. Prompt intervention by residents and emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and LASTMA, led to the successful rescue of all occupants of the vehicle. Authorities confirmed that no lives were lost, while only minor injuries were sustained by some of the passengers. Emergency officials swiftly secured the area and coordinated rescue operations to prevent further danger and ensure the safe evacuation of those onboard.
Despite the heavy traffic disruption caused by the incidents, normal vehicular movement was restored shortly after the intervention of traffic and emergency management agencies.
LASTMA General Manager Reacts
Reacting to the tragic death recorded at Cele, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to strictly adhere to traffic regulations and drive responsibly to prevent avoidable road crashes. The agency reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining order on Lagos roads through prompt emergency response, effective traffic management, and collaboration with other emergency services.
