Mother and Son Survive Terrifying Lagos Car Crash as Lexus SUV Overturns Multiple Times
A mother and her son have miraculously escaped death following a harrowing car accident where their Lexus sport utility vehicle overturned multiple times at NYSC Bus Stop along the LASU-Isheri Expressway in Lagos State. The lone yet serious traffic mishap occurred on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, during peak-hour traffic along the busy corridor.
Dramatic Rescue Operation by Traffic Authorities
According to a statement from Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Lexus Jeep with registration number KJA 39 JT was traveling from Isheri inward Igando when it abruptly lost vehicular stability. The automobile overturned three times before finally coming to rest amid heavy vehicular movement.
Exhibiting notable alacrity and professional dexterity, LASTMA operatives deployed within the axis rapidly mobilized to the location and executed a coordinated rescue intervention. The occupants, a mother and her son, were successfully extricated from the severely damaged vehicle with visible bruises and mild physiological trauma, narrowly averting what could have resulted in a fatal catastrophe.
Security Reinforcement and Medical Response
Security reinforcement was promptly provided by personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Igando Division, who maintained effective crowd control and ensured the integrity of the scene throughout the rescue and evacuation operations. Upon receiving notification, family members of the victims arrived shortly thereafter and conveyed the woman and her son to a medical facility for further evaluation and appropriate care.
In a decisive move to avert secondary collisions and mitigate traffic congestion along the consistently busy corridor serving the Lagos State University axis, LASTMA officers immediately coordinated the evacuation of the accidented vehicle with support from Officials of the LASEMA. The vehicle was subsequently transferred to the custody of the Police for comprehensive investigation and requisite administrative processes.
LASTMA General Manager's Statement and Road Safety Warning
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed profound relief that the incident did not result in loss of life. He conveyed heartfelt wishes for the swift recuperation of the mother and her son while reaffirming the Authority's steadfast commitment to rapid emergency response, proactive traffic management and sustained road safety enforcement.
Bakare-Oki further admonished motorists to observe prescribed speed limits with utmost discipline and to institutionalize routine mechanical integrity checks particularly of critical safety components such as braking systems prior to embarking on any journey. The General Manager underscored that excessive speed when compounded by mechanical deficiencies constitutes a dangerous precursor to severe roadway tragedies on major expressways.
The miraculous survival of the mother and her son serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety measures and the critical role of emergency response teams in preventing fatalities during traffic accidents in Lagos State.
