Five killed in fatal head-on collision on Lagos Badagry expressway

Five men tragically lost their lives in a severe head-on collision involving a Toyota Camry and an Iveco truck on the Lagos Badagry expressway. The accident occurred early Saturday morning near Sawmill, close to Mowo Bus Stop. The crash involved vehicles registered as FKJ 630KS (Toyota Camry) and T28081 LA (Iveco truck).

Upon receiving a distress call around 5:16am, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) swiftly dispatched its Dolphin Team from the Igando Base to the crash site. The agency confirmed that the two vehicles had been engaged in a fatal head-on collision. Preliminary investigations suggest that the collision might have been caused by excessive speed and reckless driving by the Toyota Camry driver, who reportedly lost control, crossed into the opposite lane, and collided head-on with the coming Iveco truck.

All five occupants of the Toyota Camry were declared dead as a result of the impact. The bodies were recovered and handed over to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for further procedures. The rescue mission involved personnel from LASEMA’s Dolphin Team, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASTMA, FRSC, and officers from the Morogbo Division of the Nigeria Police Force. To restore traffic flow, LASEMA deployed two tow trucks to haul away the damaged vehicles to the Morogbo Police Division.

LASEMA conveyed its deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased and emphasized the need for motorists to exercise greater vigilance while driving. The agency specifically cautioned against speeding, dangerous overtaking, and other unsafe driving practices, especially during early hours with reduced visibility. LASEMA reiterated its resolve to respond quickly to emergencies and collaborate with other agencies to safeguard lives and property on Lagos roads.