A high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle, fully loaded with passengers, overturned onto its side within the dedicated BRT lane on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, near Iyana-Ipaja, earlier today.
According to a post by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on X formerly known as Twitter, the accident occurred at approximately 7:45 am and resulted in 10 casualties.
LASTMA, responsible for managing traffic and enforcing traffic laws in Lagos State, reported the incident in a statement released on Friday.
It read, “A fully loaded high-capacity bus fell on its side inside the dedicated lane (BRT lane) with a record of 10 casualties (Victims), which they were taken care of.”
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to provide medical assistance and transport the victims to nearby healthcare facilities.
Further details on the cause of the accident and the condition of the victims are yet to be disclosed.
Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution as they navigate the area.
Meanwhile, the agency also reported that another loaded truck fell at Durbar Junction on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, completely blocking the road inward to Alakija.
The accident has caused significant traffic disruption, with authorities diverting vehicles through the service lane from Orile heading towards Durbar.
Motorists are advised to follow the diversion and exercise patience as efforts are underway to clear the obstruction and restore normal traffic flow
This post read, “[7:22 AM] #LagBadgryExp #DurbarJunction #AccidentReport There is a fallen loaded truck at Durbar junction inward Alakija that took 100% of the road.
“Traffic has been diverted through the service lane from Orile heading towards Durbar.
“Effort is ongoing to evacuate it from the road and our men are firmly in position to monitor the situation.
“Transloading of contents in the fallen truck is currently ongoing. We apologize for the inconvenience. LASTMAcares!”
Also, there was a road crash involving two vehicles that occurred opposite Northwest, heading inward Ajah.
LASTMA attributed the accident to over-speeding, resulting in one injured victim.
“[10:10AM] #LekkiAjah #Northwest Picture of a road crash that involved 2 vehicles with one injured victim due to over-speeding opposite Northwest inward Ajah,” the agency’s post on X read.
