
Four passengers have sustained multiple fractures following a collision involving a Toyota Highlander and a commercial Mazda bus at Otedola, inward Berger, near Jubilee Gate in Lagos State.
The accident occurred on Monday, October 19, 2026, along the busy carriageway, prompting an emergency response from traffic management and medical personnel.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) rescued the injured passengers and transported them to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre at Toll Gate for treatment.
LASTMA operatives and ambulance personnel worked together to evacuate the victims and manage traffic around the accident scene to prevent further incidents. Officers from the Isheri Police Division also provided security during the rescue operation.
The agency disclosed that both drivers involved in the collision were apprehended and handed over to the police for investigation and possible prosecution. The vehicles were also transferred to the relevant security authorities for further investigation.
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The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the agency’s operatives, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), LASAMBUS and the police for their prompt response and cooperation.
He emphasised the importance of swift emergency intervention and inter-agency collaboration in reducing the impact of road accidents, particularly on busy routes during peak periods.
LASTMA urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds and remain attentive while driving to prevent avoidable road crashes.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency response operations, improving traffic surveillance and enforcing road safety regulations across Lagos State.