Five Die As Camry Collides With Truck Along Badagry Expressway

Five men reportedly lost their lives in the early hours of Saturday, as a Toyota Camry with registration number FKJ 630KS and an Iveco truck with registration number T28081 LA collided at Sawmill, by Mowo Bus Stop, along the Badagry Expressway.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, noted that the Agency had received a distress call at 5:16 am and immediately activated its Dolphin Team from Igando Base.

However, on arrival at the scene, it was observed that a fatal collision had occurred between the two vehicles.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident was caused by over-speeding and reckless driving on the part of the Toyota Camry driver.

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

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

“The remains of the victims were carefully recovered, bagged with dignity, and handed over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, for further necessary action.”