One killed, three injured in Lagos road crash
One person has died while three others sustained serious injuries in a road crash involving a Lexus Jeep 350 along the Coastal Road inward Eko Hotel, Lagos. The crash occurred earlier on Friday, according to a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq. Read More:…
A fatal accident occurred on Friday when a Lexus Jeep 350 crashed on the Coastal Road near the Eko Hotel in Lagos, resulting in one death and three serious injuries. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle, which was registered LSD 554 KV, causing it to collide with a roadside pole and overturn.
The crash prompted a rapid response from LASTMA officers, who secured the area and facilitated the emergency response. Bystanders assisted in removing the three injured individuals, who were taken to Duck-Yard Hospital for urgent medical treatment. The situation was stabilized, and the damaged Lexus was removed to prevent further harm to other road users.
LASTMA's General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the deceased's family and emphasized the importance of safe driving practices, urging motorists to adhere to speed limits, stay vigilant, and follow traffic regulations. He also encouraged the public to report any road incidents to LASTMA via their toll-free short code for prompt assistance.
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