By Kolawole Omotola Olaide
Two people have been confirmed dead, while two others sustained serious injuries following a collision involving a commercial bus and a pickup van along the Adekunle corridor, inward Iyana Oworo, in Lagos State.
The fatal accident occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other relevant authorities.
According to reports, the crash involved a Suzuki commercial bus and a pickup van. LASTMA operatives arrived at the scene to coordinate rescue activities, secure the area and facilitate the evacuation of the victims.
The two injured survivors, a man and a woman, were reportedly rushed to the General Hospital, Odan, for immediate medical treatment.
Meanwhile, the remains of the two deceased victims were handed over to the Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, popularly known as SHEMU, for the necessary procedures.
The vehicles involved in the accident, alongside the driver of the Suzuki commercial bus, were subsequently handed over to officers of the Yaba Police Division for further investigation.
The police were also involved in maintaining order and ensuring that emergency operations proceeded without disruption.
Reacting to the tragic incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathy with the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
Bakare-Oki called on motorists to exercise greater caution on Lagos roads, stressing the importance of obeying traffic regulations, maintaining safe following distances and avoiding excessive speed.
He further advised drivers to ensure that their vehicles were in good working condition before embarking on journeys, warning that reckless driving and disregard for road safety rules could lead to avoidable loss of lives.
The agency reiterated its commitment to promoting road safety and reducing accidents across Lagos State, urging all road users to demonstrate responsibility and consideration for other motorists.
The circumstances surrounding the collision were not fully established in the available reports.
