Five injured as bus crashes at Lekki Toll-Gate in Lagos
Several people were injured in a road accident at the Lekki Toll-Gate in Lagos on June 5, 2025. According to officials, a commercial bus lost control after its brakes failed and crashed into the median. Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), quickly arrived at the scene to assist the victims. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about speeding and vehicle maintenance in the state.
What happened
- Five people were hospitalized after a Mazda commercial bus crashed at Lekki Toll-Gate on June 5, 2025.
- The bus reportedly suffered brake failure while being driven at high speed, causing the driver to lose control.
- LASTMA and the Lagos State Ambulance Service responded swiftly, evacuating the injured, including the driver.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager, warned motorists about the dangers of speeding and poor vehicle maintenance.
- The Federal Road Safety Corps reported that at least 91 people died in Lagos road crashes between January and November 2025.
