A tragic road accident occurred on Tuesday, September 2, at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos, leaving six people dead.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the crash involved a blue Volvo FL6 truck loaded with wooden planks and a white commercial bus with the registration number AKD 336 YD.

Among the deceased were two men, three women, and a child. LASTMA reported that nine other people survived the accident, including three men and six women, thanks to rescue efforts by LASTMA, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps.

The survivors were taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Epe and Hammond Hospital for medical care, while the bodies of those who died were deposited at the FMC morgue.

Initial investigations suggest that the crash resulted from excessive speeding and reckless driving.

Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the General Manager of LASTMA, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and urged motorists to drive carefully, especially during the Ember Months when traffic is typically heavy.