One killed, three injured in Lagos road crash

One person was killed while three others sustained serious injuries in a road crash along the Coastal Road inward Eko Hotel, Lagos State.

The accident involved a grey Lexus Jeep 350, with registration number LSD 554 KV, which reportedly lost control, crashed into a roadside pole and overturned.

Following the incident, operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) monitoring traffic around the axis swiftly mobilised to the scene and secured the affected portion of the road.

The three injured victims were rescued from the wrecked vehicle with the assistance of Good Samaritans and taken to Duck-Yard Hospital within the Military Zone for emergency medical treatment.

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The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the crash, saying that security personnel from Victoria Island also reinforced the rescue operation, while officials removed the mangled vehicle from the carriageway to prevent a secondary crash and restore normal traffic flow.

He said relevant emergency and security authorities were subsequently engaged to carry out rescue, investigative and safety procedures.

The Manager, however, expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and urged motorists to exercise caution and comply with traffic regulations.

Bakare-Oki cautioned motorists against excessive speed and reckless driving, noting that loss of vehicle control could result in fatal consequences for motorists and other road users.

He also urged members of the public to report road crashes, vehicle breakdowns, obstructions and other emergencies through the LASTMA toll-free short code, 3367, for prompt intervention.