Lagos: Two killed, two injured in Adekunle–Iyana Oworo crash

Two people have died while two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident involving a commercial bus and a pickup van along the Adekunle corridor, inward Iyana Oworo, Lagos.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the crash involved a Suzuki commercial bus with registration number KTU 333 YF and a pickup van.

The agency said its operatives promptly arrived at the scene to coordinate rescue operations, secure the area and evacuate the victims.

The bodies of the two deceased victims were recovered and handed over to the Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU), also known as SHEMU, while the injured male and female victims were taken to the General Hospital, Odan, for urgent medical treatment.

LASTMA also handed over the damaged vehicles and the Suzuki bus driver to officers of the Yaba Police Division, who provided security and maintained order at the scene until the rescue and recovery operations were completed.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.

He urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, observe speed limits and remain vigilant while driving to prevent avoidable accidents.

Bakare-Oki also advised drivers to maintain safe following distances, avoid reckless manoeuvres and ensure their vehicles were roadworthy at all times.

The agency reiterated its commitment to emergency response and traffic management, urging all road users to prioritise safety and respect human life.