A tragic accident on the Lekki–Epe Expressway has claimed the lives of six people and left nine others injured. The crash, which occurred at Ibeju Bus Stop, involved a blue Volvo FL6 truck and a white Mazda commercial bus with registration number AKD 336YD.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the incident resulted in the deaths of two men, three women, and a male child. Among the survivors, three men and six women sustained varying degrees of injury, while four passengers escaped unhurt.
FRSC rescue teams from Corridor 13 and Zebra 46, Ibeju-Lekki Unit Command, swiftly responded to the emergency with the support of the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC).
The injured victims were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe, and Hammond Hospital for urgent treatment, while the remains of the deceased were deposited at the FMC Epe mortuary.
Speaking on the cause of the crash, the FRSC State Public Education Officer revealed that preliminary investigations pointed to excessive speeding, route violation, and dangerous driving as the major factors.
Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat, extended condolences to the bereaved families and expressed deep concern over the recurring menace of reckless driving on the state’s highways.
He emphasized that speeding continues to be the leading cause of avoidable crashes in Nigeria, reiterating the Corps’ long-standing campaign for motorists to embrace patience, discipline, and defensive driving.
Quoting the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni, FCA, FCTA, CPFA, the Sector Commander reminded drivers that “speed thrills but kills,” stressing that no trip is worth the risk of reckless driving.
Hamzat cautioned motorists to avoid distractions, obey traffic regulations, and reduce speed, especially during the Ember Months, which are typically associated with higher road traffic and accident rates.
He debunked widespread myths linking Ember Month crashes to supernatural forces or witchcraft, insisting that most crashes are caused by human recklessness, poor judgment, and failure to adopt defensive driving techniques.
The FRSC boss also used the opportunity to highlight the importance of collective responsibility, noting that road safety cannot be achieved by one agency alone.
He commended the Nigeria Police Force, LASTMA, and LNSC for their swift intervention and coordination during the rescue operations, which helped to minimize further casualties.
The Sector Commander further appealed to commercial vehicle drivers to be extra cautious, as their actions directly affect the safety of multiple passengers at once.
He assured that the FRSC would continue to intensify road safety patrols and awareness campaigns across Lagos, with a focus on notorious black spots like the Lekki–Epe Expressway.
“Every life lost on our roads is one too many,” Hamzat concluded, urging motorists to remember that road safety is not just the responsibility of law enforcement but of all road users.
