Truck falls off Pen Cinema Bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos (video)
Earlier today, April 26, a truck carrying a full load (plate number GGE 624 YJ) lost control while crossing the Pen Cinema Bridge in Lagos. The truck fell off the bridge onto two parked commercial Volkswagen buses under the bridge, along Agege, Old Abeokuta Road. Luckily, the buses were empty, and no passengers were inside […]
Hours-Long Traffic Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway After Multiple-Vehicle Crash On Kara Bridge
A serious road accident happened early Friday morning on Kara Bridge, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The crash involved many vehicles, including large trucks and private cars. It happened around 6 a.m. and caused a huge traffic jam that lasted for hours. The road was almost completely blocked, and thousands of people were stuck in traffic. […]
One dead, five hospitalized in Third Mainland Bridge auto crash
A deadly crash occurred today on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, leaving one person dead and five others injured. The accident happened near Ilubirin, heading towards Sura, when a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck collided. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, saying the J5 Ford bus, which was […]
Truck Driver Flees After Killing Revenue Collector on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A tragic accident occurred recently on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a truck driver allegedly killed a revenue collector. The incident took place near New Garage, inbound to Lagos, while the revenue collector was attempting to collect dues from the driver. The truck, with the registration number FST 887 XD, struck the collector and immediately fled […]
LASTMA official set on fire by commercial bus driver and assistant in Lagos (photos)
In a disturbing incident in Lagos, a LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) official was violently attacked and set on fire by a commercial bus driver and his assistant. The attack took place in the Cele area, close to Mile 2, while the officers were trying to enforce traffic regulations. According to reports, the driver […]
I Earn ₦750,000 Monthly from Motorists – Fake LASTMA Officer Admits
A man, Mr. Adewunmi Taiwo, was recently arrested in Lagos for pretending to be an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Mr. Taiwo, 45, has confessed to earning up to ₦750,000 every month by intimidating and extorting money from motorists over fake traffic violations. LASTMA officials caught Taiwo in a sting operation […]
Tragic Tanker Accident in Lagos Claims Three Lives and Causes Traffic Disruptions
On Sunday evening, a devastating tanker accident in Lagos resulted in the tragic loss of three lives. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. at Second Rainbow, a busy area near Mile 2 along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that the fully loaded tanker experienced brake failure, causing it to […]
Driver Survives Accident After Car Overturns in Lagos
On Wednesday, September 18, a dramatic accident in the Alakija area of Mile 2, Lagos State, ended with a driver remarkably escaping serious injury. The incident occurred when the driver lost control of his vehicle, which overturned after veering off the road at high speed. Preliminary reports indicate that brake failure was the likely cause […]
BRT Bus Overturns in Lagos, Leaving 10 People Injured
This morning, August 23, a fully loaded BRT bus overturned along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway near Iyana-Ipaja, causing concern for commuters. The accident occurred around 7:45 am, within the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The crash left at least 10 people injured. Emergency responders acted quickly, […]
Two Rescued After commercial Bus Collides with Container Vehicle in Lagos
On Tuesday, August 6, two individuals were rescued after a commercial bus crashed into a containerized vehicle in Lagos state. The accident involved a vanagon bus loaded with vegetables, which collided with a containerized vehicle that had already broken through a Jersey barrier. The collision left two passengers trapped in the vanagon bus. Fortunately, LASTMA […]