One killed, three injured in Lagos road crash

A fatal road accident occurred on the Coastal Road near the Eko Hotel in Lagos State, leaving one person dead and three others severely injured, according to recent reports. The crash involved a grey Lexus Jeep 350, registered as LSD 554 KV, which allegedly lost control, collided with a roadside pole, and overturned. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly responded to the scene, with officials and security personnel securing the affected road area.

Three injured individuals were rescued from the vehicle by Good Samaritans and transported to Duck-Yard Hospital for urgent medical care. The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident and stated that additional security personnel from Victoria Island assisted in the rescue operation. He emphasized that relevant emergency and security authorities were engaged to conduct the investigation and ensure traffic safety.

Bakare-Oki expressed his sympathy to the deceased's family and called on motorists to drive with caution, adhering to traffic regulations to avoid accidents. He warned against speeding and reckless driving, highlighting that loss of vehicle control could lead to fatal outcomes for drivers and other road users. The authorities urged the public to report any road crashes, vehicle breakdowns, obstructions, and emergencies through LASTMA's toll-free short code 3367 for immediate assistance.