A tragic accident occurred on the Coastal Road in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday, resulting in one death and three serious injuries. According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident involved a grey Lexus Jeep 350 with the license plate LSD 554 KV. The vehicle lost control, crashed into a roadside pole, and flipped over.
The accident took place on the Coastal Road heading toward Eko Hotel in Lagos. LASTMA officials quickly responded to the scene to secure the area and assist with emergency services. The three severely injured individuals were rescued from the crash site with help from Good Samaritans and were taken to Duck-Yard Hospital within the Military Zone for urgent medical care.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed his sympathy to the family of the person who passed away and urged drivers to exercise caution on the road. He emphasized that reckless driving, including speeding and losing control of a vehicle, can lead to severe and permanent consequences for drivers and others on the road.
Bakare-Oki encouraged drivers and the public to report accidents, car troubles, blockages, and other emergencies by calling the LASTMA toll-free number, 3367, to ensure prompt assistance. The incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to adhere to traffic regulations.
The accident was not an isolated incident, as Lagos has experienced a number of road crashes in recent times. The state's traffic management authority has been working to improve road safety and reduce the number of accidents on the state's roads. LASTMA officials, along with security personnel from Victoria Island, provided support and assistance at the scene.
The incident has raised concerns about the state of road safety in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos. The government has been urged to take steps to improve road infrastructure and enforce traffic laws to prevent such accidents. The public has also been advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious or hazardous situations to the authorities.
The Lagos State government has reiterated its commitment to improving road safety and reducing the number of accidents on the state's roads. The government has called on drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such accidents. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to be aware of their surroundings.
Key points
- One person died and three others were seriously injured in a car accident on Lagos' Coastal Road.
- The accident occurred when a grey Lexus Jeep 350 lost control, crashed into a roadside pole, and flipped over.
- The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has urged drivers to exercise caution and report accidents and emergencies by calling the toll-free number, 3367.
