Eight people sustained injuries on Friday after a commercial bus, popularly known as a ‘Molue,’ crashed into the road median at Ahmadiyya, along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.
In a statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident occurred when the bus attempted to avoid hitting pedestrians at a bus stop.
“A critical road traffic incident involving a commercial long bus, registered as KTU 801 XM, occurred today at Ahmadiyya inward Abule-Egba. The accident, caused by excessive speed and driver impatience, resulted in severe injuries and significant traffic disruption,” the statement read.
The bus reportedly lost control while trying to avoid a collision with another LT commercial bus and pedestrians standing at the roadside. In the process, it veered sharply, hitting the median and overturning.
Eight passengers—five men and three women, including the driver—suffered varying degrees of injuries. The driver sustained a fractured left arm. Some passengers managed to escape through the bus’s windows.
LASTMA officers arrived swiftly to coordinate rescue operations, while medical personnel from LASAMBUS provided immediate assistance. The injured were transported to the General Hospital at Ile-Epo for urgent medical care.
To restore traffic flow and ensure safety, LASTMA’s Response Unit removed the overturned vehicle, supported by officers from the Meiran Police Division.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathy for the victims and wished them a speedy recovery. He emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, especially speed limits, and urged drivers to prioritize vehicle maintenance, particularly brake systems, to prevent such incidents.
“This unfortunate event highlights LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to preserving lives and ensuring road safety through proactive measures and collaboration with emergency response agencies,” the statement concluded.
