Lagos commercial driver dies in autocrash

A commercial bus driver has died following a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the Cele Expressway in Lagos, heading towards Oshodi. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the tragic incident.

The accident involved a commercial mini bus, commonly called a 'Korope,' and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck. Preliminary investigations at the scene indicated that the driver of the commercial bus sustained severe injuries and died immediately due to the impact of the collision.

LASTMA operatives, who were on routine patrol, quickly initiated emergency response measures. They secured the accident site, managed the traffic flow, and prevented further disruptions on the busy route. Working alongside police officers from the Cele-Ijesha Division, LASTMA personnel recovered the deceased driver's body. It was subsequently released to his family members who reside in the area.

To restore normalcy, LASTMA personnel removed the wreckage and other involved vehicles from the expressway. These vehicles were then handed over to the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a thorough investigation into the immediate and underlying causes of the crash. LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki extended condolences to the bereaved family and urged all motorists, especially commercial transport operators, to exercise extreme caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations.

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Preliminary investigations conducted by security personnel at the scene revealed that the driver of the commercial mini bus sustained grievous injuries and died instantly, due to the devastating impact of the collision.