Eight individuals lost their lives and several others were injured early Sunday in a tragic collision between a commercial Mazda bus and a DAF truck at Atura Bus Stop, inbound Badagry.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the victims included both the bus driver and his conductor among the fatalities.
Another eight passengers were rescued and rushed to Badagry General Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.
Preliminary investigations by traffic enforcement officials revealed that the driver of the 16-seater Mazda bus (registration KJA 811 YF) was speeding and subsequently lost control, crashing into the DAF truck bearing registration T1 4636 LA.
LASTMA teams, working in coordination with the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the Nigeria Police (Morogbo Division), and the Nigerian Army’s 244 Battalion from Ibereko Barracks, responded swiftly to the incident.
They led emergency operations to rescue survivors and recover bodies from the wreckage.
At the crash site, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki offered his condolences to the grieving families and issued a stern warning to commercial drivers:
“This tragic incident is a reminder that speed continues to be a silent killer on our roads. These deaths were avoidable if basic safety rules were followed.”
He further implored heavy-duty and commercial vehicle operators to make safety a priority, ensure vehicle maintenance, and submit to regular checks.
Highlighting the agency’s evolving focus, Bakare-Oki noted that LASTMA is integrating incident and disaster management into its traffic control operations.
“This transition aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which promotes safety, emergency preparedness, and infrastructural efficiency as central to the urban transport strategy.”
Bakare-Oki also revealed that the state is installing speed-limiting devices at high-risk locations to help reduce fatalities.
He expressed gratitude to the FRSC, Nigeria Police, Nigerian Army, and LASTMA’s first responders for their prompt actions in rescue and relief efforts.
The agency urged all motorists and road users to remain vigilant, respect speed limits, and follow road safety regulations to prevent further tragedies.
