Five die as truck, car collide on Badagry Expressway

A tragic collision on the Badagry Expressway in Lagos has claimed the lives of five individuals. The accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when a Toyota Camry, traveling at high speed, veered into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with an Iveco truck near Sawmill, Mowo Bus Stop.

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The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, veered into the opposite lane and had a head-on collision with the oncoming Iveco truck.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident, stating that preliminary investigations pointed to over-speeding and reckless driving by the Camry driver as the cause. The force of the impact resulted in the immediate death of all five adult male occupants of the car. Their remains were recovered and handed over to the Federal Road Safety Corps.

LASEMA, along with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and police operatives, were present at the scene. Two tow trucks were deployed to remove the wreckage, and the expressway was subsequently cleared and reopened to traffic. The Morogbo Police Division took custody of the vehicles involved.

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Regrettably, the impact of the collision resulted in the death of five adult males who were occupants of the Toyota Camry.

LASEMA's Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, extended condolences to the families of the deceased. He reiterated the importance of safe driving practices, urging motorists to avoid speeding and dangerous overtaking, especially during early morning hours. Oke-Osanyintolu emphasized that road safety is a collective responsibility and affirmed LASEMA's commitment to prompt emergency responses.

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He urged motorists to desist from over-speeding, wrongful overtaking and other dangerous driving practices, particularly during early morning hours, noting that road safety remained a shared responsibility.