Lagos Road Carnage: 5 Escape Death in Weekend Crashes

A devastating pair of road crashes hit Lagos State over the weekend, leaving two people seriously injured and three others shaken but unhurt.

The accidents occurred in the Mile 2 and Surulere areas, highlighting the persistent threat of road carnage in the State.

According to eyewitnesses, a Toyota Camry careened out of control and slammed into a stationary Scania truck at Olohunsogo Bus Stop, inward Mile 2.

The impact was severe, leaving the Camry driver and a passenger badly injured.

LASTMA officials sprang into action, rushing the victims to Ademola Hospital for urgent medical attention.

In a separate incident, a commercial Mazda bus suffered a brake failure and crashed into the median in the BRT lane at Stadium Hotel area in Surulere.

Miraculously, the unconscious driver and two passengers survived the crash, although they were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has once again sounded the alarm on the dangers of reckless driving and poor vehicle maintenance.

LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, attributed the crashes to excessive speeding and brake failure, emphasizing the need for motorists to prioritize road safety.

As Lagos State continues to grapple with the scourge of road accidents, these incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of defensive driving and regular vehicle maintenance.

With lives hanging in the balance, it is imperative that motorists take responsibility for their actions behind the wheel.

The recent crashes in Lagos State underscore the need for a renewed focus on road safety.

Authorities must take proactive measures to prevent such incidents, including enhanced enforcement of traffic regulations and public awareness campaigns.

Only through a concerted effort can we hope to stem the tide of road carnage in our State.